Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Great Bookham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Great Bookham and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Great Bookham events
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Film set catering for your shoot in Great Bookham
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and outside broadcasts, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Great Bookham, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning a shoot in Great Bookham
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Great Bookham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Great Bookham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Central London is about 19 miles from Great Bookham, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (1.6 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Great Bookham is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of KT23 and KT22. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Great Bookham we cover include Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Crown pub (under half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Great Bookham
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Great Bookham from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Great Bookham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Great Bookham has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your shoot in Great Bookham
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bookham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Great Bookham
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Great Bookham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Great Bookham
Also in Great Bookham
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- 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