Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Margery, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Margery and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Margery
Why choose a fish and chip van in Margery?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Margery hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Margery
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots.
Near Margery, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Margery: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Margery?
Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Could you trade in Castle Grounds?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Who books film set catering in Margery?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Margery and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.4 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Where the van can park in Margery
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 event organisers in Margery
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Nearby places to Margery
More for events in Margery
Margery for film and TV crews
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Margery will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Margery is roughly 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Margery is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the KT20 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Margery include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Margery is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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