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Film and TV set catering in Farleigh, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Farleigh.
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Farleigh
Film set catering in Farleigh, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and crew morale days.
For a shoot in a place like Farleigh, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter shoots near Farleigh chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why choose film set catering in Farleigh?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also near Farleigh
What else we do in Farleigh
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Crew catering near Farleigh
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Farleigh. Farleigh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Farleigh are historic houses such as Addington Palace (2.2 miles north) and Down House (3.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Farleigh is about 12 miles from central London.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Farleigh
Is Farleigh close to London?
Roughly 12 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Ledgers Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you come to Farleigh?
We do. Farleigh is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- 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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Farleigh. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cover Farleigh and the whole of Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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