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Film and TV set catering in Belmont, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Belmont? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Belmont events
Film set catering in Belmont, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. For stills shoots and unit base lunches, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Around Belmont, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Location catering around Belmont
Belmont is about 2 miles south of Sutton, in Surrey. Shoots in Belmont are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Belmont is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Belmont are Nonsuch Mansion (1.5 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (2.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Belmont is about 12 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Belmont is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the SM2 and SM5 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Avenue, Sandy Lane and Downs Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Cheam (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (2 miles north-west), North Looe (2 miles west), Nork (2 miles south-west) and North Cheam (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south), Reigate (7 miles south), Walton-on-Thames (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles north) and Sutton Hospital (under half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Schools near Belmont include Harris Academy Sutton (0.5 miles north-east) and Glaisdale School (0.8 miles north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Long summer days in Belmont, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Belmont
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Belmont questions
What’s the nearest station to Belmont?
Belmont has its own station: Belmont station.
How far is Belmont from London?
Roughly 12 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Surrey, including Belmont
- A van that becomes part of the event
Occasions we serve in Belmont
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Belmont: Belmont station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or SM2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Places near Belmont
Other occasions in Belmont
- 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