Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Crowhurst Lane End, Surrey
Film set catering in Crowhurst Lane End: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Crowhurst Lane End
About our film set catering in Crowhurst Lane End
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Crowhurst Lane End, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Also near Crowhurst Lane End
What else we do in Crowhurst Lane End
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Shooting in Crowhurst Lane End: unit bases and access
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover Crowhurst Lane End as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Crowhurst Lane End is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Central London is about 20 miles from Crowhurst Lane End, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Anywhere in RH8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Crowhurst Lane End, we also cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Crowhurst Lane End includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Perfect for your shoot in Crowhurst Lane End
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Historic houses near Crowhurst Lane End include Titsey Place (4.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in Crowhurst Lane End
What’s the nearest station to Crowhurst Lane End?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Crowhurst Lane End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you come to Crowhurst Lane End?
Yes, we do. Crowhurst Lane End is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. In December, daylight in Crowhurst Lane End ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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