Greater London · England
Film and TV set catering in Hook, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Hook.
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Hook?
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Hook is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Film set catering in Hook, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and location shoots.
In Hook, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, frequently with council permission. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Hook
Could you trade in Stokes Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Crew catering near Hook
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. People in Hook book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hook is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chessington North station is in Hook itself. The A243 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hook. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hook, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in KT9, KT6 and KT10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A243, Hook is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Local schools include Southborough High School (0.6 miles north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.9 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or KT9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hook
Other occasions in Hook
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
For event organisers in Hook
Organising a club, school or community event in Hook? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Hook
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Hook are Fitznells Manor (2.6 miles south-east) and Hampton Court Palace (2.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Hook. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Hook
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Hook and the whole of Greater London
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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