Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Forest Green
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Forest Green and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Event crews
A chip van near Forest Green
Film set catering in Forest Green, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include wrap parties and commercials and music videos, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Forest Green, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Forest Green for film and TV crews
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we can fry fresh for your crew. Forest Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Forest Green is about 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Forest Green is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the RH5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Horsham Road and Ockley Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Forest Green include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Parrot pub (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Forest Green
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Forest Green?
Ockley station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cover Forest Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Forest Green is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Forest Green
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Forest Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Forest Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Forest Green
Organising a club, school or community event in Forest Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Forest Green
Also in Forest Green
- 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