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Film Set Catering in Caterham
Film set catering in Caterham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Caterham
About our film set catering in Caterham
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Whether it is commercials and music videos and location shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Shoots in Caterham often base in car parks. The van suits any of them. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Caterham?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Surrey, including Caterham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Shooting in Caterham: unit bases and access
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Caterham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Caterham to London (15 miles away).
With the B2030 and B2031 nearby, Caterham is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Historic houses near Caterham include Titsey Place (4.7 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Surrey takes in CR3. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Park Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Caterham include the B2030 and B2031, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Caterham, we cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Caterham
It lifts the crew.
In Caterham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Caterham station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Caterham ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Caterham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Planning the van’s 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:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Caterham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Caterham?
The closest is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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