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Film Set Catering in Upper Eashing
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Upper Eashing.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Eashing
How our film set catering works in Upper Eashing
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We’re frequently asked to cater photo shoots and ad shoots, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Upper Eashing, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Who books film set catering in Upper Eashing?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Eashing, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Historic houses near Upper Eashing include Loseley Park (2.7 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (3.4 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Upper Eashing chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Upper Eashing: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Under Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Upper Eashing for film and TV crews
Upper Eashing is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Upper Eashing, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Upper Eashing is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Godalming station, about 1.1 miles east. Upper Eashing is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Upper Eashing is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of GU7. That could mean a shoot at a home on Eashing Lane and Lower Eashing or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lower Eashing (1 mile north-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile east), Norney (1 mile north-west), Milford (1 mile south) and Peper Harow (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Eashing includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Hilary's School (1.1 miles east) and Godalming College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Stag on the River pub (less than half a mile west)
Where the van can park in Upper Eashing
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- We cover Upper Eashing and the whole of Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Places near Upper Eashing
What else we do in Upper Eashing
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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