Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Farnham, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Farnham.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Farnham
About our film set catering in Farnham
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and treat days on a long shoot.
In Farnham, send us the base location, and we’ll plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Planning a shoot in Farnham
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Farnham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Farnham include Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Farnham station serves Farnham directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farnham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in GU9 and GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Farnham sits on or near the A31 and A287, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Farnham, we cover Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Farnham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (under half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Farnham include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Local schools include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (within half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include William Cobbett Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Farnham: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Farnham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Farnham
Which station is closest to Farnham?
Farnham has its own station: Farnham station.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farnham.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. 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.
Why Farnham hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Surrey, including Farnham
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Farnham
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
Central London is about 36 miles from Farnham.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Farnham
Also in Farnham
- 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