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Film Set Catering in Cranleigh
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Cranleigh and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Cranleigh
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
About our film set catering in Cranleigh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and crew morale days, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Around Cranleigh, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Cranleigh
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If you are 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Cranleigh
What else we do in Cranleigh
Questions from Cranleigh
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 far is Cranleigh from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Cranleigh: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Cranleigh, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Cranleigh
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Shooting in Cranleigh: unit bases and access
Cranleigh is about 8 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Cranleigh as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
The B2128 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Cranleigh. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cranleigh, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Taverner Square and Bridge Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Cranleigh include the B2128, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Cranleigh, we cover Ewhurst (2 miles east), Ewhurst Green (2 miles east), Mayes Green (4 miles east), Walliswood (4 miles east) and Ellen's Green (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north), Horley (14 miles east), Redhill (15 miles north-east), Farnham (14 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles north-east).
- Schools near Cranleigh include Glebelands School (within half a mile north-west)
Can’t 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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Cranleigh
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Cranleigh, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Cranleigh is about 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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