Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Irons Bottom, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Irons Bottom. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Irons Bottom
Film set catering in Irons Bottom, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Irons Bottom, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Irons Bottom
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Irons Bottom
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Irons Bottom
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Irons Bottom book the van for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
Irons Bottom is about 21 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Places near Irons Bottom
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Location catering around Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. In and around Irons Bottom, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Irons Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Irons Bottom to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Irons Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the RH2 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Irons Bottom includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Irons Bottom questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Irons Bottom close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you come to Irons Bottom?
Yes, we do. Irons Bottom is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What affects the price in Irons Bottom
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Irons Bottom: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Irons Bottom. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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