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Film and TV set catering in Wishanger Common, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Wishanger Common? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Wishanger Common
How our film set catering works in Wishanger Common
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and wrap celebrations, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Wishanger Common, 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.
Why choose film set catering in Wishanger Common?
It lifts the crew.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Wishanger Common book the van for events such as:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Wishanger Common hosts choose us
- Events in Wishanger Common and across Surrey
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Crew catering near Wishanger Common
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wishanger Common. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wishanger Common to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Wishanger Common. Wishanger Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Common questions in Wishanger Common
Can the van park in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Wishanger Common?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you cover Wishanger Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wishanger Common and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Wishanger Common
Other occasions in Wishanger Common
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Wishanger Common: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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