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Film and TV set catering in Chaldon, Surrey
Film set catering in Chaldon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Chaldon
How our film set catering works in Chaldon
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for unit base lunches and shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Chaldon, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
More for events in Chaldon
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Light in Chaldon lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Location catering around Chaldon
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chaldon. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Chaldon to London (15 miles away).
Chaldon is on or near the B2031, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east.
We cover shoots in every part of the CR3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the B2031 close by, Chaldon is easy for us to reach for your shoot. For shoots just outside Chaldon, we cover Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chaldon includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Chaldon and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Chaldon
How far is Chaldon from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Perfect for your shoot in Chaldon
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Chaldon book the van for occasions like:
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Chaldon is roughly 15 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- 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