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Film Set Catering for Burntcommon events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Burntcommon and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Burntcommon?
Film set catering in Burntcommon, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Burntcommon, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose film set catering in Burntcommon?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Burntcommon book the van for events such as:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
Burntcommon is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burntcommon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Burntcommon, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Burntcommon
Also in Burntcommon
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Burntcommon is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Location catering around Burntcommon
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Burntcommon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Clandon station is about 1.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Clandon Park (2.4 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (2.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Burntcommon is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the GU23 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Burntcommon, we also cover Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Burntcommon includes St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles north-east) and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jovial Sailor pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Burntcommon: your questions answered
Is Burntcommon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
- 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