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Film Set Catering for Malden Rushett events
A menu everybody knows: 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 Malden Rushett.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Malden Rushett
Film set catering in Malden Rushett, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and commercials and music videos, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In Malden Rushett, access to base can be tight, so tell us the route and any height limits. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Malden Rushett: unit bases and access
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. From the centre of Malden Rushett to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Malden Rushett are Fitznells Manor (3.1 miles east) and The Homewood (3.1 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Malden Rushett, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the KT9 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Malden Rushett include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.7 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in Malden Rushett
Is parking a problem for the van in Malden Rushett?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Malden Rushett, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
As a London location, Malden Rushett is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose film set catering in Malden Rushett?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Malden Rushett and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chessington South station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
More for events in Malden Rushett
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use 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