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Film and TV set catering in Abinger Bottom, Surrey
Film set catering in Abinger Bottom: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Abinger Bottom
Occasions we serve in Abinger Bottom
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Abinger Bottom book the van for events such as:
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Abinger Bottom are Polesden Lacey (4.6 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
Film set catering for your shoot in Abinger Bottom
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include event crews and seaside shoots, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Abinger Bottom, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Abinger Bottom and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nearby places to Abinger Bottom
What else we do in Abinger Bottom
Questions from Abinger Bottom
Is Abinger Bottom close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Abinger Bottom 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.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Abinger Bottom?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
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?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Shooting in Abinger Bottom: unit bases and access
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Abinger Bottom as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 25 miles from Abinger Bottom, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Abinger Bottom is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Light in Abinger Bottom lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Abinger Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Where the van can park in Abinger Bottom
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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