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Film and TV set catering in Lingfield Common, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Lingfield Common.
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Lingfield Common
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Lingfield Common chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lingfield Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Lingfield Common, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for music video shoots and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Lingfield Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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What else we do in Lingfield Common
Occasions we serve in Lingfield Common
It is ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Lingfield Common and Surrey:
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Lingfield Common is roughly 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Lingfield Common
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
Location catering around Lingfield Common
Lingfield Common is about 4 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Across the RH7 area, we can bring the van to you. Lingfield Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lingfield Common to London (22 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Lingfield station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Lingfield Common is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RH7, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Lingfield Common Road, Nursery Gardens and Godstone Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lingfield (1 mile south-east), Blindley Heath (2 miles north-west), Felcourt (2 miles south), Dormansland (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Lingfield Common include Lingfield College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Cage Public House (0.7 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
FAQs for Lingfield Common
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Lingfield Wildlife Area?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
What affects the price in Lingfield Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge 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 time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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