Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Beacon Hill, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Beacon Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Beacon Hill?
Film set catering in Beacon Hill, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for stills shoots and commercials and music videos.
Near Beacon Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Location catering around Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings in Beacon Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Beacon Hill to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haslemere station is about 2.9 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Beacon Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Hill Road, Glen Close and Harlequin Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Beacon Hill we cover include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile west), Green Cross (1 mile north-west), Grayshott (1 mile south), Hindhead (1 mile south-east) and Barford (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Schools near Beacon Hill include St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south) and Woolmer Hill School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox & Pelican pub (0.9 miles south)
Who books film set catering in Beacon Hill?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Beacon Hill book the van for occasions like:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Beacon Hill is roughly 38 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Beacon Hill: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Beacon Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Beacon Hill?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Beacon Hill
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Beacon Hill
What else we do in Beacon Hill
Common questions in Beacon Hill
Can the van park in The Flashes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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