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Film and TV set catering in Coldharbour, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Coldharbour and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Coldharbour
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Film set catering for your shoot in Coldharbour
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it is photo shoots and shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Coldharbour, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Coldharbour is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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.
Coldharbour for film and TV crews
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. People in Coldharbour book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coldharbour to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Coldharbour is roughly 25 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Coldharbour, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Plough Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send final numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose film set catering in Coldharbour?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
Common questions in Coldharbour
How far is Coldharbour from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Coldharbour too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to Coldharbour?
Yes, we do. Coldharbour is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coldharbour?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Coldharbour
- Something for crew to gather round
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- 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