Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Hatchford End events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Hatchford End.
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Hatchford End
Film set catering in Hatchford End, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and seaside and period locations.
Rural locations near Hatchford End can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Events we cater in Hatchford End
It’s a morale boost.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hatchford End book the van for occasions like:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Central London is about 20 miles from Hatchford End, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Planning a shoot in Hatchford End
Hatchford End is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. People in Hatchford End book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hatchford End is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hatchford End to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Effingham Junction station is about 1.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (1.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Hatchford End is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the KT11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-east), Hatchford (1 mile east), Downside (2 miles east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.2 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford End includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Towns and villages near Hatchford End
What else we do in Hatchford End
Common questions in Hatchford End
Do you come out to small places like Hatchford End?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Hatchford End from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Hatchford End is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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