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Film and TV set catering in Banstead, Surrey
Film set catering in Banstead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Banstead events
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, Banstead has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Banstead
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For crew treats on long shoot days and seaside and period locations, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Around Banstead, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What affects the price in Banstead
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or SM7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Places near Banstead
Also in Banstead
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Banstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Banstead?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Surrey, including Banstead
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Banstead
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Banstead from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
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.
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 Banstead.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Perfect for your shoot in Banstead
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
The A217 and A2022 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Banstead.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Location catering around Banstead
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For shoots in Banstead, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Banstead. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Banstead to London (about 13 miles away).
Banstead is roughly 13 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Banstead station, about 0.7 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Banstead, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the SM7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Banstead on the A217 and A2022, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Banstead include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Banstead include Priory Preparatory School (under half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack pub (within half a mile east)
- 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