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Film and TV set catering in Shortfield Common, Surrey
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 Shortfield Common.
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Book the van in Shortfield Common
About our film set catering in Shortfield Common
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We are often asked to cater stills shoots and unit base lunches, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Shortfield Common can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Shortfield Common: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Shortfield Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Shortfield Common?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Shortfield Common are Farnham Castle (3 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Shortfield Common
Other occasions in Shortfield Common
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning a shoot in Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU10, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Shortfield Common to Guildford (11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Shortfield Common is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU10 start with a parking spot for the van. Your shoot could be at a house on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
What affects the price in Shortfield Common
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
FAQs for Shortfield Common
Can the van park in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Shortfield Common?
Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Do you cover Shortfield Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shortfield Common is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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