Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Hammer Bottom events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hammer Bottom and across Surrey.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Hammer Bottom events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Hammer Bottom. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hammer Bottom and the whole of Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Hammer Bottom, fried fresh
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. Typical bookings include location filming and end-of-shoot parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Hammer Bottom, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in Hammer Bottom ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hammer Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Places near Hammer Bottom
More for events in Hammer Bottom
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Hammer Bottom, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Hammer Bottom
What’s the nearest station to Hammer Bottom?
Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Is Hammer Bottom 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.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Perfect for your shoot in Hammer Bottom
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hammer Bottom, people book us for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Central London is about 41 miles from Hammer Bottom.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Hammer Bottom for film and TV crews
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Hammer Bottom to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hammer Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer Bottom, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU27 and GU30 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Hammer Bottom, we cover Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Hammer Bottom includes Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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