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Film and TV set catering in Littleton, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Littleton.
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
A chip van near Littleton
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Film set catering in Littleton, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We’re frequently asked to cater ad shoots and event crews, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Littleton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Littleton questions
Can the van park in Farncombe Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Littleton?
Farncombe station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Towns and villages near Littleton
What else we do in Littleton
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Littleton chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Perfect for your shoot in Littleton
Rain does not stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
Within reach of Littleton are historic houses such as Loseley Park (less than half a mile west) and Guildford Castle (1.7 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Littleton
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Crew catering near Littleton
Littleton is about 1 mile north of Farncombe, in Surrey. For shoots in Littleton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Littleton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Farncombe station is about 1.3 miles away. Central London is about 29 miles from Littleton. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Littleton, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Binscombe (1 mile south-west), Onslow Village (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Hurtmore (2 miles south-west) and Wood Street Village (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Littleton includes Lower Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
- Local schools include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Withies Inn (1 mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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