Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Highstreet Green, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Highstreet Green and the surrounding area.
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
Film set catering for Highstreet Green events
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering for your shoot in Highstreet Green
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for crew treats on long shoot days and stills shoots.
Near Highstreet Green, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highstreet Green?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Highstreet Green. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Also in Highstreet Green
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Light in Highstreet Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What affects the price in Highstreet Green
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For event organisers in Highstreet Green
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Highstreet Green for film and TV crews
Highstreet Green is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Shoots in Highstreet Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Highstreet Green to Guildford (10 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Highstreet Green. Highstreet Green is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in GU8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to shoots in Chiddingfold (2 miles west), Hambledon (2 miles north-west), Wormley (3 miles north-west), Sandhills (3 miles north-west) and Hydestile (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (4.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hydon's Ball and Shillinglee Lake.
Questions from Highstreet Green
Do you come out to small places like Highstreet Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Highstreet Green close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
- 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