Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Grayswood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Grayswood.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Grayswood?
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In December, daylight in Grayswood ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Grayswood
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For live events and broadcasts and crew morale days, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural locations near Grayswood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Grayswood
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Shooting in Grayswood: unit bases and access
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Around Grayswood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Grayswood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Grayswood is about 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Grayswood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Grayswood, we also cover Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile west)
Also near Grayswood
What else we do in Grayswood
Grayswood questions
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 follow the site rules.
Is Grayswood close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Grayswood
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Send allergies to us in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Grayswood
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Haslemere station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Grayswood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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