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Film and TV set catering in Lingfield, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Lingfield and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Lingfield
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How our film set catering works in Lingfield
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater shoots on location and crew morale days.
Around Lingfield, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lingfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Also near Lingfield
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FAQs for Lingfield
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Lingfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to Lingfield?
We do. Lingfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
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’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Light in Lingfield lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Planning a shoot in Lingfield
Lingfield is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. For shoots in Lingfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Lingfield are Hammerwood Park (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 23 miles from Lingfield. Lingfield is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across RH7 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Old School Place, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lingfield Common (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile south), Dormansland (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-west) and Dormans Park (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (8 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles west) and Oxted (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lingfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Lingfield include Lingfield College (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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