Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Barford
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Barford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Barford
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Film set catering in Barford, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and wrap celebrations, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Barford, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Location catering around Barford
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Barford will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Barford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barford to Guildford (12 miles away).
Barford is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Barford, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU10 and GU26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Where the van can park in Barford
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Barford
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Barford questions
Could you trade in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Barford close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Barford
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Barford
Other occasions in Barford
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Barford chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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