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Film and TV set catering in Cuddington, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Cuddington.
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
Planning an event in Cuddington?
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Film set catering in Cuddington, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We’re frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and commercials and music videos, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Cuddington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Crew catering near Cuddington
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Cuddington or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cuddington to London (about 11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (less than half a mile north-east) and Fitznells Manor (0.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cheam station is about 0.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Cuddington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in KT17, SM3 and SM2, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Cuddington include Belmont Pastures.
- Local schools include St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Ewell Castle School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Cuddington questions
What’s the nearest station to Cuddington?
Cheam station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Cuddington from London?
Roughly 11 miles from the centre of London.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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What affects the price in Cuddington
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Why choose film set catering in Cuddington?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
Cuddington is roughly 11 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Light in Cuddington lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or KT17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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- 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