Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Send events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Send and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
Book the van in Send
Send questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Send from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How our film set catering works in Send
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. For lunch at the unit base and event crews, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Shoots around Send often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Send is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Send
It needs no kitchen on location.
In Send and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
Among the historic houses close to Send are Clandon Park (2.9 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (3.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 generally simpler.
Towns and villages near Send
What else we do in Send
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Send? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Location catering around Send
Send is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Send will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Send is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Clandon station is about 2.2 miles away. Send is about 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Send, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in GU23, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Sandy Lane, Farm Lane and Sandfields or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Send, we also cover Send Marsh (1 mile east), Burntcommon (1 mile east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-west), Mayford (2 miles west) and Pyle Hill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles east) and Woking Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Send include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (1.5 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
- 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