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Film and TV set catering in Hambledon, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Hambledon.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Location filming
Planning an event in Hambledon?
How our film set catering works in Hambledon
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For shoots on location and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Near Hambledon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Hambledon for film and TV crews
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings in Hambledon come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 34 miles from Hambledon. Hambledon is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over GU8 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Hambledon we cover include Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Hambledon include Rodborough (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Merry Harriers Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Questions from Hambledon
Do you come out to small places like Hambledon?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hambledon close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in Hambledon lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Hambledon
What else we do in Hambledon
Where the van can park in Hambledon
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hambledon
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose film set catering in Hambledon?
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever the occasion in Hambledon, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Witley station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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