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Film and TV set catering in Buckland, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Buckland.
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering in Buckland
Film set catering in Buckland, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew morale days and wrap celebrations.
Near Buckland, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Who books film set catering in Buckland?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Betchworth station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Buckland
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Shooting in Buckland: unit bases and access
Buckland is about 2 miles west of Reigate, in Surrey. Buckland is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Buckland is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Buckland to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 19 miles from Buckland, within easy reach for London-based crews. Buckland is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the RH3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Old Road, Sandy Lane and Rectory Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Betchworth (1 mile west), Brockham (1 mile west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.6 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Buckland include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Service time
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in Buckland lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Buckland? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Places near Buckland
Other occasions in Buckland
Buckland questions
Which station is closest to Buckland?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 0.6 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.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Buckland?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can the van come to Buckland?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Buckland and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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