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Film Set Catering for Ashtead events
Film set catering in Ashtead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
Book the van in Ashtead
Common questions in Ashtead
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ashtead?
Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashtead.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How our film set catering works in Ashtead
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. For crew lunches at base and location shoots, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots in Ashtead frequently base in car parks. The van suits any of them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Ashtead
What else we do in Ashtead
Location catering around Ashtead
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Bookings in Ashtead come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashtead station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Ashtead are Fitznells Manor (3.7 miles north-east) and The Homewood (4.6 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Ashtead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in KT21 and KT22, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Ashtead, we also cover Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashtead include Box Hill and The Lake.
- Local schools include Barnett Wood Infant School (within half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (less than half a mile east)
Who books film set catering in Ashtead?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashtead book the van for events such as:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Ashtead is about 16 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashtead?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Ashtead
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Ashtead and across Surrey
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Ashtead chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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What affects the price in Ashtead
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or KT21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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