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Film Set Catering for Hindhead events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Hindhead.
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Hindhead
How our film set catering works in Hindhead
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s event crews and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Hindhead can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
FAQs for Hindhead
What’s the nearest station to Hindhead?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hindhead?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van come to Hindhead?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hindhead is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What affects the price in Hindhead
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hindhead? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Hindhead is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hindhead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Hindhead
Other occasions in Hindhead
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Crew catering near Hindhead
Hindhead is about 7 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For a shoot in Hindhead, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hindhead. Hindhead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hindhead to Guildford (12 miles away).
With the A333 nearby, Hindhead is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. For crew arriving by train, Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Hindhead is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU26, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Moorlands Close, Hatchlands Drive and Glenville Gardens, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Hindhead on the A333, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Grayshott (1 mile west), Nutcombe (1 mile south), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north), Frimley (14 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east) and Ash (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Beacon Hill Community Primary School (0.9 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles 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