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Film and TV set catering in Esher, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Esher and across Surrey.
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in Esher
Why choose film set catering in Esher?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
Central London is about 15 miles from Esher, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our film set catering in Esher
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and unit base lunches.
For a location shoot near Esher, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Esher. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Esher
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Crew catering near Esher
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Esher as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Esher to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Esher are The Homewood (1.8 miles south-west) and Hampton Court Palace (2.6 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Esher is on or near the A244 and A307, good for unit base access.
This part of Surrey takes in KT10, KT7 and KT8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Warren Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Esher include the A244 and A307, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (within half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (within half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Albert Arms (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Esher
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Esher? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Esher: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Esher?
The closest is Esher station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van park in Claremont Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you cover Esher?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Esher is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Esher is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
Towns and villages near Esher
More for events in Esher
- 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