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Film Set Catering for Brockham events
Film set catering in Brockham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Brockham
Film set catering in Brockham, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. We’re often asked to cater outside broadcasts and wrap parties, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Brockham, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Location catering around Brockham
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Brockham will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Brockham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Within reach of Brockham are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Betchworth station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Brockham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH3, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Brockham we cover include Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Inn on The Green (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles west)
What affects the price in Brockham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Brockham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Brockham
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Brockham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Brockham is roughly 20 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Brockham. In December, daylight in Brockham ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Brockham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Questions from Brockham
What’s the nearest station to Brockham?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in Brockham Limeworks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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