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Film Set Catering for Dorking events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Dorking.
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Dorking events
Planning a shoot in Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. People in Dorking book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Dorking are Polesden Lacey (2.7 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Dorking is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RH4 and RH5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A24 and A25, Dorking is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Dorking, we also cover Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
Film set catering for your shoot in Dorking
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and lunch at the unit base.
Shoots in Dorking frequently base in car parks. A chip van fits right in. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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Questions from Dorking
What’s the nearest station to Dorking?
Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Dorking close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you cover Dorking?
We do. We serve events in Dorking and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What affects the price in Dorking
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Dorking
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
The A24 and A25 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Dorking.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Dorking 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Dorking? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish 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