Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Peper Harow
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Peper Harow.
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Peper Harow events
Where the van can park in Peper Harow
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Peper Harow
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Film set catering in Peper Harow, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Peper Harow, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Peper Harow ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
FAQs for Peper Harow
Which station is closest to Peper Harow?
Godalming station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
How far is Peper Harow from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
For event organisers in Peper Harow
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Who books film set catering in Peper Harow?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Peper Harow book the van for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.1 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Peper Harow
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Peper Harow and across Surrey
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Shooting in Peper Harow: unit bases and access
Peper Harow is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For shoots in Peper Harow, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Peper Harow. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Peper Harow to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Within reach of Peper Harow are historic houses such as Wanborough Manor (3 miles north) and Loseley Park (3.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Peper Harow is about 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Peper Harow, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU8, we can fry fresh for your crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Norney (1 mile north-east), Lower Eashing (1 mile east), Upper Eashing (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile south-east) and Mousehill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (2 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Peper Harow include Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Stag on the River pub (0.9 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Peper Harow
Other occasions in Peper Harow
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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