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Film Set Catering for Earlswood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Earlswood and the surrounding area.
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Earlswood events
About our film set catering in Earlswood
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater stills shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Earlswood, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Long summer days in Earlswood, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Earlswood: unit bases and access
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. From the centre of Earlswood to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Earlswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Earlswood has its own station, Earlswood (Surrey) station. Earlswood is on or near the A23, good for unit base access. Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across RH1 and RH2 and the streets around it. From Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Earlswood on the A23, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Earlswood, we cover Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Scud pub (within half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Earlswood
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Earlswood
Other occasions in Earlswood
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Earlswood questions
Can the van park in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Earlswood?
Earlswood has its own station: Earlswood (Surrey) station.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Earlswood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Earlswood and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Earlswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Earlswood
It needs no kitchen on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Earlswood book the van for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 19 miles from Earlswood.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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