Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Ripley events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ripley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Ripley
Questions from Ripley
Do you come out to small places like Ripley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Ripley?
The closest is Clandon station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come to Ripley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ripley is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering in Ripley, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For unit base lunches and fashion shoots on location, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Ripley, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Places near Ripley
What else we do in Ripley
Shooting in Ripley: unit bases and access
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. For shoots in Ripley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
The B2215 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Ripley. Ripley is about 22 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ripley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of GU23. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Ripley include the B2215, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Ripley we cover include Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor Public House (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Ripley
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Long summer days in Ripley, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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- 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