Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Blackbrook events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Blackbrook.
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Blackbrook?
About our film set catering in Blackbrook
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s shoots on location and lunch at the unit base, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Blackbrook can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Blackbrook questions
Do you come out to small places like Blackbrook?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planning a shoot in Blackbrook
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Blackbrook will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Blackbrook is roughly 22 miles from central London. Blackbrook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover shoots in North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). The countryside around Blackbrook includes Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Surrey, including Blackbrook
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Blackbrook
Other occasions in Blackbrook
Occasions we serve in Blackbrook
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Blackbrook, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Blackbrook lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
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
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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