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Film and TV set catering in Normandy, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Normandy.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Normandy?
How our film set catering works in Normandy
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s event crews and location shoots, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Rural locations near Normandy can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Normandy hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Places near Normandy
What else we do in Normandy
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Normandy 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.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
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 picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Normandy
Which station is closest to Normandy?
The closest is Wanborough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Normandy from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
For event organisers in Normandy
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Location catering around Normandy
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Around Normandy, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 30 miles from Normandy, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Wanborough station is about 0.7 miles away.
We take the van to shoots all over the GU3 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Normandy we cover include Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Normandy include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Normandy pub (0.5 miles east)
Why choose film set catering in Normandy?
It works in any weather.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
Among the historic houses close to Normandy are Wanborough Manor (1.6 miles south) and Loseley Park (3.9 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- 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