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Film Set Catering for Horne events
Film set catering in Horne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Horne
Where the van can park in Horne
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
About our film set catering in Horne
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and location shoots, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Horne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Towns and villages near Horne
What else we do in Horne
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Horne, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Horne
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take around Horne:
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Location catering around Horne
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your shoot in Horne, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Horne is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Horne is roughly 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horne, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over RH6. Local streets include Church Road and Whitewood Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horne include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Horne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Horne questions
How far is Horne from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Horne?
Godstone station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Larger groups generally 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.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Horne?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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