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Film and TV set catering in Churt, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Churt.
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Churt
Film set catering in Churt, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include stills shoots and location shoots, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Churt, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
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
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Occasions we serve in Churt
It is self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 39 miles from Churt, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Crew catering near Churt
Churt is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Churt. Churt is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Churt to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Haslemere station, about 4.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Churt, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Crossways, Moreton Close and Barford Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Barford (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile east), Crosswater (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south) and Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Churt include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crossways Inn (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Churt
Do you come 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 Churt too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to Churt?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Churt and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Nearby places to Churt
More for events in Churt
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Long summer days in Churt, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: 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