Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Guildford
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Guildford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Guildford
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
About our film set catering in Guildford
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We’re frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and music video shoots, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Guildford, unit bases suit the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Guildford: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
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 Guildford, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Guildford: your questions answered
Could you trade in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Guildford?
London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you come to Guildford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Guildford is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Guildford
Crews love a chip van day.
In Guildford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Guildford is roughly 27 miles from central London.
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Shooting in Guildford: unit bases and access
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We cover Guildford as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Guildford are historic houses such as Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Guildford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A3 and A25 close by, Guildford is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Guildford, we also cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Guildford and the whole of Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Guildford
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. 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.
Towns and villages near Guildford
What else we do in Guildford
- 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