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Film Set Catering in Abinger Common
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Abinger Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Abinger Common events
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering in Abinger Common, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and period dramas on location.
Near Abinger Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Shooting in Abinger Common: unit bases and access
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Across the RH5 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Abinger Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Abinger Common to Guildford (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Abinger Common include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Common, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Common include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Abinger Common include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Abinger Hatch Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Abinger Common
It’s a morale boost.
Whatever the occasion in Abinger Common, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Abinger Common is roughly 25 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
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
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
FAQs for Abinger Common
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
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Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter shoots near Abinger Common chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Abinger Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Abinger Common
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Abinger Common
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Abinger Common and across Surrey
- 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