Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in The Sands
Film set catering in The Sands: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in The Sands
About our film set catering in The Sands
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include shoots on location and seaside and period locations, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near The Sands, check tracks and ground for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in The Sands? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including The Sands
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near The Sands, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Crew catering near The Sands
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in the GU10 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. The Sands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
The Sands is roughly 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to The Sands are Farnham Castle (2.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Sands is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside The Sands, we cover Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around The Sands includes Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Sands? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near The Sands
More for events in The Sands
The Sands questions
Is The Sands too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to The Sands?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to The Sands?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including The Sands and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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