Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Shamley Green, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Shamley Green.
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Shamley Green
About our film set catering in Shamley Green
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include music video shoots and event crews, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Shamley Green, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Crew catering near Shamley Green
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in the GU5 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Shamley Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Within reach of Shamley Green are historic houses such as Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Shamley Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shamley Green include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile east)
Places near Shamley Green
Other occasions in Shamley Green
What affects the price in Shamley Green
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Shamley Green 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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Shamley Green from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Shamley Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shamley Green is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Shamley Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Shamley Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your shoot in Shamley Green
It needs no kitchen on location.
In Shamley Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Shamley Green is roughly 29 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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