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Film Set Catering for Epsom events
Film set catering in Epsom: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Epsom
Film set catering in Epsom, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and crew morale days.
In Epsom, send us the base location, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Epsom
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Epsom is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Epsom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Epsom has its own station, Epsom station. Epsom is roughly 14 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in KT19, KT18 and KT17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A24 and B280 close by, Epsom is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Close by, we cover shoots in Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Epsom is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Epsom includes The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Local schools include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wellington Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Epsom
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Questions from Epsom
How far is Epsom from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Epsom Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. On a winter shoot near Epsom, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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