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Film and TV set catering in Headley, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Headley.
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Headley events
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A dining area at base helps.
About our film set catering in Headley
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For end-of-shoot parties and seaside shoots, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Headley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What else we do in Headley
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Where the van can park in Headley
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Headley
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Crew catering near Headley
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Headley and the surrounding area. Headley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Headley to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Within reach of Headley are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles south-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.8 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Headley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in KT18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Headley we cover include Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Headley includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Headley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Headley?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in Headley and across Surrey
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Headley
Which station is closest to Headley?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Nower Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Headley?
Yes, we do. Headley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Headley, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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