Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Pitch Place events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Pitch Place. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Pitch Place
Film set catering in Pitch Place, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include fashion shoots on location and crew morale days, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Pitch Place, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For event organisers in Pitch Place
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Perfect for your shoot in Pitch Place
Crews love a chip van day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pitch Place and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
Pitch Place is about 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Pitch Place questions
How far is Pitch Place from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Pitch Place lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Towns and villages near Pitch Place
Also in Pitch Place
Pitch Place for film and TV crews
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For a shoot in Pitch Place, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Pitch Place. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Pitch Place, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For shoots just outside Pitch Place, we cover Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pitch Place include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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