Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Elmbridge Village, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Elmbridge Village. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Elmbridge Village
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Film set catering in Elmbridge Village, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Elmbridge Village can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Elmbridge Village?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Surrey, including Elmbridge Village
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Elmbridge Village for film and TV crews
Elmbridge Village is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Elmbridge Village to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Elmbridge Village, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the GU6 postcode area and the streets around it. From Elmbridge Road and Essex Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Elmbridge Village, we cover Rowly (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-west), Loxhill (2 miles west), Hascombe (2 miles west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west), Reigate (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Elmbridge Village include Hydon's Ball and Lower Lake.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near Elmbridge Village chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Elmbridge Village
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
More for events in Elmbridge Village
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Elmbridge Village
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Elmbridge Village from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Elmbridge Village?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Events we cater in Elmbridge Village
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Central London is about 31 miles from Elmbridge Village, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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