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Film and TV set catering in Horton, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Horton and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Horton
Film set catering in Horton, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include location shoots and seaside shoots, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Horton can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Nearby places to Horton
Also in Horton
Location catering around Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Across the KT19 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Within reach of Horton are historic houses such as Fitznells Manor (1.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.8 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Horton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across KT19 and KT9. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Horton includes Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Horton. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Horton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Horton lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Horton
What’s the nearest station to Horton?
The closest is Chessington South station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could you trade in Horton Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Perfect for your shoot in Horton
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
Horton is roughly 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- 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