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Film Set Catering in Lower Kingswood
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Lower Kingswood.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Lower Kingswood
Film set catering in Lower Kingswood, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and photo shoots.
Rural locations near Lower Kingswood can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Lower Kingswood for film and TV crews
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in the KT20 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 16 miles from Lower Kingswood. Lower Kingswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in KT20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Kingswood includes Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Lower Kingswood include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Other occasions in Lower Kingswood
Occasions we serve in Lower Kingswood
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Kingswood station, about 1.5 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Lower Kingswood: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Lower Kingswood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Lower Kingswood questions
Which station is closest to Lower Kingswood?
The closest is Kingswood station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Lower Kingswood?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cover Lower Kingswood?
We do. We serve events in Lower Kingswood and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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