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Film Set Catering in Wood Street Village
Film set catering in Wood Street Village: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for Wood Street Village events
Film set catering in Wood Street Village, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include photo shoots and live events and broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Wood Street Village can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Who books film set catering in Wood Street Village?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Wood Street Village, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wanborough station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wood Street Village? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Long summer days in Wood Street Village, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Wood Street Village
Which station is closest to Wood Street Village?
The closest is Wanborough station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Broadstreet?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Wood Street Village
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Wood Street Village for film and TV crews
Wood Street Village is about 2 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Wood Street Village and the surrounding area. Wood Street Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Central London is about 29 miles from Wood Street Village. Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles south-west) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wood Street Village, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Pound Hill, Baird Drive and The Oval or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Wood Street Village, we also cover Fairlands (1 mile north-east), Willey Green (1 mile north-west), Onslow Village (2 miles south-east), Normandy (2 miles west) and Flexford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Wood Street Village includes Littlefield Common and St Catherine's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Kings College Guildford (1 mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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