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Film Set Catering for Box Hill events
Film set catering in Box Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Box Hill
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Box Hill
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How our film set catering works in Box Hill
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Box Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Events we cater in Box Hill
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Box Hill and Surrey:
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Within reach of Box Hill are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
Places near Box Hill
What else we do in Box Hill
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Box Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Box Hill hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
FAQs for Box Hill
What’s the nearest station to Box Hill?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
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 we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Box Hill: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Crew catering near Box Hill
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Box Hill is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Box Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Box Hill to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 19 miles from Box Hill. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Box Hill, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in KT20. That could mean a shoot at a home on Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Box Hill, we cover Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Box Hill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- 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