Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Ockford Ridge, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Ockford Ridge and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
Book the van in Ockford Ridge
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Ockford Ridge
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Ockford Ridge, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Ockford Ridge, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Ockford Ridge for film and TV crews
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. For shoots in Ockford Ridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ockford Ridge is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Ockford Ridge is roughly 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Ockford Ridge include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Ockford Ridge is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Your shoot could be at a house on Rake Lane and Station Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ockford Ridge, we also cover Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Ockford Ridge include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Ockford Ridge
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Ockford Ridge and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Ockford Ridge
Can the van park in Rodborough Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can the van go 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 happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
More for events in Ockford Ridge
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Ockford Ridge
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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