Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Shillinglee
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Shillinglee.
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in Shillinglee?
How our film set catering works in Shillinglee
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and photo shoots.
Near Shillinglee, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning a shoot in Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Shillinglee is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shillinglee is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 37 miles from Shillinglee. Shillinglee is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Long summer days in Shillinglee, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Shillinglee, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Shillinglee and across Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Places near Shillinglee
More for events in Shillinglee
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Shillinglee?
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Shillinglee and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Witley station, about 3.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Shillinglee: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shillinglee?
Witley station, about 3.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Shillinglee from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
- 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