Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Fairlands, Surrey
Film set catering in Fairlands: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Fairlands
Film set catering in Fairlands, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Fairlands, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Fairlands
Organising a club, school or community event in Fairlands? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Fairlands questions
Is Fairlands too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Fairlands from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Fairlands: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Fairlands? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Fairlands
Also in Fairlands
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Shooting in Fairlands: unit bases and access
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Fairlands or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Fairlands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Guildford station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Historic houses near Fairlands include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Wanborough Manor (2.8 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Fairlands is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU3, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Fairlands we cover include Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fairlands?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Fairlands. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A dining area at base helps.
Occasions we serve in Fairlands
Rain does not stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Fairlands is about 28 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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