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Film Set Catering for Shalford events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Shalford and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for Shalford events
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Shalford, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Shalford
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. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and seaside and period locations.
Near Shalford, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Shalford and the whole of Surrey
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Shalford
What else we do in Shalford
Where the van can park in Shalford
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
What affects the price in Shalford
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- The number of meals
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shalford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Shalford for film and TV crews
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For shoots in Shalford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Shalford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shalford has its own station, Shalford station. Within reach of Shalford are historic houses such as Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (1.6 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shalford, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Street and Kings Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-west)
Questions from Shalford
Is Shalford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Shalford?
Shalford has its own station: Shalford station.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Occasions we serve in Shalford
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Shalford and Surrey:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
Shalford is roughly 28 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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