Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Shere
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Shere.
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Shere?
How our film set catering works in Shere
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is crew morale days and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Shere, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Shooting in Shere: unit bases and access
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Shere book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (2.6 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (2.8 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Shere is about 25 miles from central London. Shere is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU5, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
A little further out are Shere Museum (under half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shere include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Shere questions
How far is Shere from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Shere?
Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you come to Shere?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shere is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Towns and villages near Shere
What else we do in Shere
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Shere is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Shere
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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