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Film and TV set catering in Shortheath, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Shortheath? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
A chip van near Shortheath
Questions from Shortheath
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Shortheath?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shortheath is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Film set catering in Shortheath, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and music video shoots.
Near Shortheath, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shortheath?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books film set catering in Shortheath?
Service is quick from the hatch.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Shortheath book the van for events such as:
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Shortheath is about 37 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Shortheath
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Shortheath has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Shortheath, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Shooting in Shortheath: unit bases and access
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Across the GU9 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shortheath to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Within reach of Shortheath are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shortheath, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU9 and GU10, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane, wherever the van can park. Shortheath sits on or near the B3384, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. We also bring the van to shoots in Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Towns and villages near Shortheath
Also in Shortheath
- 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