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Film Set Catering for East Horsley events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in East Horsley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
A chip van near East Horsley
How our film set catering works in East Horsley
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and crew lunches at base, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Around East Horsley, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in East Horsley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in East Horsley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from East Horsley
Could you trade in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is East Horsley close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Also near East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
East Horsley for film and TV crews
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. In and around East Horsley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. East Horsley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Within reach of East Horsley are historic houses such as Hatchlands Park (2.3 miles south-west) and Polesden Lacey (2.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. East Horsley is about 21 miles from central London. East Horsley is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in KT24 and KT11. Whether your shoot is on Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south)
Why choose film set catering in East Horsley?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Horsley station serves East Horsley directly.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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