Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Whitmoor Vale, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Whitmoor Vale.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Whitmoor Vale
Film set catering in Whitmoor Vale, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for period dramas on location and fashion shoots on location.
Near Whitmoor Vale, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- We cover Whitmoor Vale and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Planning a shoot in Whitmoor Vale
Whitmoor Vale is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whitmoor Vale is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Whitmoor Vale to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Whitmoor Vale, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Whitmoor Vale, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the GU26 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Whitmoor Vale Road and Whitmore Vale or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Whitmoor Vale, we cover Barford (1 mile north-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile east), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Churt (1 mile north) and Grayshott (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (3 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include Woolmer Hill School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (1 mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Events we cater in Whitmoor Vale
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.3 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Whitmoor Vale is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Whitmoor Vale
How far is Whitmoor Vale from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
- 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