Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Godalming, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Godalming. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Godalming
Questions from Godalming
Which station is closest to Godalming?
Godalming station, in Godalming itself.
Can the van go 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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cover Godalming?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Godalming and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Film set catering in Godalming, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for seaside and period locations and location shoots.
Shoots around Godalming often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Towns and villages near Godalming
Also in Godalming
Planning a shoot in Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU7, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Godalming are Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Godalming has its own station, Godalming station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over GU7 and GU8. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Godalming sits on or near the A3100 and B2130, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Godalming includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Richmond Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near Godalming chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why choose film set catering in Godalming?
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
Central London is about 31 miles from Godalming.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Godalming? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Godalming? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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