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Film and TV set catering in Worplesdon, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Worplesdon.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for Worplesdon events
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Film set catering in Worplesdon, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater live events and broadcasts and lunch at the unit base, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Worplesdon, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Worplesdon
Could you trade in Fox Corner Wildlife Area?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Worplesdon close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Worplesdon hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Worplesdon? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Worplesdon: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Shooting in Worplesdon: unit bases and access
Worplesdon is about 3 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For a shoot in Worplesdon, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Worplesdon. Worplesdon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
Worplesdon is roughly 27 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Worplesdon, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU3, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Thatchers Lane, Vine Close and The Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Fairlands (1 mile south), Stanford Common (1 mile west), Wood Street Village (2 miles south-west), Pirbright (2 miles north-west) and Willey Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south-west) and Egham (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Worplesdon include Pewley Hill and Littlefield Common.
- Local schools include Christ's College (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Lyon & Dragon pub (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to Worplesdon
More for events in Worplesdon
Perfect for your shoot in Worplesdon
It is a morale boost.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Worplesdon book the van for occasions like:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
Among the historic houses close to Worplesdon are Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Wanborough Manor (3.8 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- 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