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Film and TV set catering in Heath End, Surrey
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 Heath End.
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Heath End
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Heath End? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Heath End, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and seaside and period locations.
Rural locations near Heath End can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Name a contact in the production office
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Heath End
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Common questions in Heath End
Do you come out to small places like Heath End?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Heath End close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In December, daylight in Heath End ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Heath End? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Shooting in Heath End: unit bases and access
Heath End is about 1 mile south-west of Aldershot, in Surrey. Give us the address of your shoot in Heath End, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Heath End to Guildford (9 miles away).
Within reach of Heath End are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.4 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Aldershot station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of the GU9 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Farnborough Road, Alma Way and The Fairway or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Upper Hale (1 mile west), Hale (1 mile south), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile south-east) and Aldershot (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Heath End include Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include William Cobbett Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles south)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.4 miles north-east)
Why choose film set catering in Heath End?
Service is quick from the hatch.
These are some of the bookings we take in Heath End and Surrey:
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
Heath End is roughly 35 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Also near Heath End
What else we do in Heath End
- 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