Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Alfold, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Alfold and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Alfold
Film set catering in Alfold, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and seaside and period locations.
Rural locations near Alfold can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Crew catering near Alfold
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. For shoots in Alfold, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Alfold is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
We take the van to shoots all over the GU6 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Alfold we cover include Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Alfold chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Alfold?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Surrey, including Alfold
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Alfold: your questions answered
Can the van park in Fir Tree Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Alfold from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Towns and villages near Alfold
Also in Alfold
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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