Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Effingham
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 Effingham.
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Effingham?
About our film set catering in Effingham
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are often asked to cater period dramas on location and treat days on a long shoot, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Effingham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How the day works
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. Winter shoots near Effingham chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Effingham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Surrey, including Effingham
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Effingham
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Effingham questions
Which station is closest to Effingham?
The closest is Bookham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Could you trade in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
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 will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose film set catering in Effingham?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
In Effingham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Within reach of Effingham are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (1.4 miles south-east) and Hatchlands Park (3.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Location catering around Effingham
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Effingham is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bookham station is about 1.5 miles away. Central London is about 21 miles from Effingham. Effingham is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across KT24 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Crossways and Church Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include Howard of Effingham School (under half a mile north-east) and Manor House School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Stage pub (within half a mile north)
- 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