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Film and TV set catering in Hammer, Surrey
Film set catering in Hammer: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Hammer
Film set catering for your shoot in Hammer
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it is seaside and period locations and music video shoots, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural locations near Hammer can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hammer: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Hammer. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Hammer
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
Questions from Hammer
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Hammer from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Where the van can park in Hammer
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to Hammer
Also in Hammer
Why choose film set catering in Hammer?
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hammer, people book us for occasions like:
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Central London is about 40 miles from Hammer.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
Planning a shoot in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Hammer to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Hammer to Guildford (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the GU27 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hammer we cover include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Hammer includes Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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