Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Abinger, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Abinger and the surrounding area.
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Abinger
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Abinger hosts choose us
- Events in Abinger and across Surrey
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Film set catering for your shoot in Abinger
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For commercials and music videos and crew morale days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Abinger, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Where the van can park in Abinger
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:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Abinger
How far is Abinger from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Abinger 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.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Abinger.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you come to Abinger?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Abinger is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Also near Abinger
More for events in Abinger
Abinger for film and TV crews
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For a shoot in Abinger, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Gomshall station is about 1.7 miles away. Within reach of Abinger are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east) and Hatchlands Park (4.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Abinger is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Abinger Castle (within half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (less than half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Abinger Hatch Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Abinger, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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