Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Compton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Compton and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Compton?
About our film set catering in Compton
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and commercials and music videos, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Compton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Compton chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why choose film set catering in Compton?
It is self-contained.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Compton book the van for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Compton is roughly 30 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Compton
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cover Compton and the whole of Surrey
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Compton
Other occasions in Compton
Shooting in Compton: unit bases and access
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For shoots in Compton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Farncombe station is about 1.6 miles away. Within reach of Compton are historic houses such as Loseley Park (1 mile east) and Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU3, we can fry fresh for your crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Compton we cover include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Compton include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Compton
Organising a club, school or community event in Compton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Compton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Compton
Could you trade in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you come to Compton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Compton and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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