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Film Set Catering in Woking
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Woking.
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Woking
What affects the price in Woking
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Woking
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and crew lunches at base.
Woking has plenty of locations, from streets to industrial sites. The van needs level ground at the unit base. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter shoots near Woking chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Occasions we serve in Woking
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Woking and Surrey:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Woking for film and TV crews
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. From the centre of Woking to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 24 miles from Woking, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (4.3 miles north-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.9 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We serve shoots across GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Woking sits on or near the A247 and A320, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Woking we cover include Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Woking has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
Towns and villages near Woking
Also in Woking
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from Woking
What’s the nearest station to Woking?
Woking station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Woking from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Surrey, including Woking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch