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Film Set Catering for Epsom Downs events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Epsom Downs.
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Epsom Downs
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Epsom Downs 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, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Epsom Downs
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Epsom Downs, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your shoot in Epsom Downs
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Epsom Downs and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Central London is about 14 miles from Epsom Downs.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Epsom Downs
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Epsom Downs
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Priest Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cover Epsom Downs?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Epsom Downs. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
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 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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Epsom Downs for film and TV crews
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Epsom Downs or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Epsom Downs include Fitznells Manor (2.1 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.6 miles north). 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: there is a station right in Epsom Downs: Epsom Downs station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom Downs, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in KT17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Epsom Downs, we cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Epsom Downs include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Epsom Downs include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Epsom Downs
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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