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Film Set Catering for Hookwood events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Hookwood.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Hookwood
Film set catering in Hookwood, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater location filming and wrap parties.
For a shoot in a place like Hookwood, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hookwood hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hookwood
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hookwood
What’s the nearest station to Hookwood?
Horley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hookwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van come to Hookwood?
We do. Hookwood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Planning a shoot in Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. For a shoot in Hookwood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Horley station, about 1.2 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hookwood, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Who books film set catering in Hookwood?
It works in any weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hookwood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
Central London is about 23 miles from Hookwood, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hookwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Sunset in Hookwood is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Places near Hookwood
Other occasions in Hookwood
- 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