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Film and TV set catering in Claygate, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Claygate? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Claygate
About our film set catering in Claygate
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it’s live events and broadcasts and location filming, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Claygate, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Claygate, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Places near Claygate
What else we do in Claygate
Why choose a fish and chip van in Claygate?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Claygate hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Perfect for your shoot in Claygate
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Claygate are The Homewood (2.3 miles west) and Hampton Court Palace (3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
FAQs for Claygate
Which station is closest to Claygate?
Claygate station, in Claygate itself.
How far is Claygate from London?
About 14 miles from central London.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s 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.
Where the van can park in Claygate
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Claygate
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Claygate
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. For shoots in Claygate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Claygate. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Claygate is roughly 14 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Claygate has its own station, Claygate station. Claygate is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the KT10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Station Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.1 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (1.3 miles east) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.3 miles west)
- 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