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Film and TV set catering in Hinchley Wood, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hinchley Wood and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hinchley Wood
Film set catering in Hinchley Wood, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater music video shoots and wrap celebrations, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near Hinchley Wood, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
FAQs for Hinchley Wood
Which station is closest to Hinchley Wood?
Hinchley Wood has its own station: Hinchley Wood station.
How far is Hinchley Wood from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Crew catering near Hinchley Wood
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in the KT10 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hinchley Wood to London (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (1.9 miles north) and The Homewood (2.9 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Hinchley Wood is roughly 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Surrey takes in KT10 and KT7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hinchley Wood we cover include Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles east) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Hinchley Wood includes The Lake and The Wood.
- Local schools include Hinchley Wood School (less than half a mile north-east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hinchley Wood?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Hinchley Wood and across Surrey
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Hinchley Wood
Service is quick from the hatch.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hinchley Wood station is in Hinchley Wood itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Long summer days in Hinchley Wood, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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