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Film Set Catering in Betchworth
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Betchworth and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
Film set catering for Betchworth events
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Film set catering in Betchworth, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For ad shoots and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Betchworth can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Betchworth
Also in Betchworth
Events we cater in Betchworth
It is ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Betchworth station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
For event organisers in Betchworth
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Crew catering near Betchworth
Betchworth is about 3 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Betchworth to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Betchworth is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Betchworth include Polesden Lacey (4.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Betchworth is about 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Betchworth is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH3 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Old Reigate Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Betchworth we cover include Buckland (1 mile east), Brockham (1 mile south-west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (1 mile south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles east) and Headley Court (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Betchworth. Sunset in Betchworth is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Questions from Betchworth
Is Betchworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Brockham Limeworks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you come to Betchworth?
We do. We serve events in Betchworth and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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 book with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Betchworth
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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