Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Leatherhead, Surrey
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Leatherhead. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Leatherhead events
How our film set catering works in Leatherhead
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater stills shoots and seaside shoots.
For a shoot in Leatherhead, tell us where base is and how to reach it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
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 fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your shoot in Leatherhead, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Leatherhead to Guildford (11 miles away).
Within reach of Leatherhead are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (3.4 miles south-west) and The Homewood (4.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. Leatherhead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in KT22, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Church Road and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Leatherhead include the A24 and A245, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Leatherhead include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Leatherhead include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Long summer days in Leatherhead, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Places near Leatherhead
More for events in Leatherhead
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Leatherhead
How far is Leatherhead from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Leatherhead?
Leatherhead has its own station: Leatherhead station.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Leatherhead?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Surrey, including Leatherhead
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your shoot in Leatherhead
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
With the A24 and A245 nearby, Leatherhead is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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