Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in York Town, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: 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 York Town.
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for York Town events
Film set catering in York Town, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and location filming, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Around York Town, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Planning a shoot in York Town
York Town is about 1 mile west of Camberley, in Surrey. Shoots in York Town are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. York Town is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Camberley station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in GU15, GU16 and GU47 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Tank Road, Vale Road and Slim Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside York Town, we cover Watchmoor (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile north-west), Hawley (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (1 mile west) and Camberley (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around York Town includes Ball Hill and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Kings International College (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claude du Vall pub (0.7 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (0.6 miles north)
Who books film set catering in York Town?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
York Town is about 31 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Places near York Town
What else we do in York Town
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
York Town: your questions answered
How far is York Town from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Tekels Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light in York Town lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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