Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Bletchingley
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Bletchingley and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Bletchingley
About our film set catering in Bletchingley
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and seaside and period locations, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Bletchingley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bletchingley?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Bletchingley hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Bletchingley and across Surrey
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bletchingley
Is Bletchingley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Bletchingley, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Shooting in Bletchingley: unit bases and access
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. For shoots in Bletchingley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Bletchingley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Nutfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RH1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). The countryside around Bletchingley includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince Albert Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. On a winter shoot near Bletchingley, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Bletchingley
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Bletchingley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Bletchingley is roughly 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Where the van can park in Bletchingley
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bletchingley
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Places near Bletchingley
What else we do in Bletchingley
- 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