Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Godstone, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Godstone and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Godstone?
Film set catering in Godstone, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap parties and crew treats on long shoot days, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Godstone, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Godstone
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Godstone? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Godstone
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Godstone, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Godstone
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Location catering around Godstone
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Bookings in Godstone come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Within reach of Godstone are historic houses such as Titsey Place (4.1 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Godstone is about 17 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over the RH9 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Godstone, we cover Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Godstone include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Hare And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Places near Godstone
Other occasions in Godstone
FAQs for Godstone
How far is Godstone from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Bay Pond?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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