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Film and TV set catering in Meadvale, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Meadvale? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Meadvale
Film set catering for your shoot in Meadvale
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For unit base lunches and photo shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Around Meadvale, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Shooting in Meadvale: unit bases and access
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. People in Meadvale book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Meadvale is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Meadvale to Guildford (17 miles away).
With the A2044 nearby, Meadvale is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. For crew arriving by train, Earlswood (Surrey) station is about 0.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meadvale, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH2 and RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road, wherever the van can park. With the A2044 close by, Meadvale is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Meadvale, we also cover Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Meadvale include Dunottar School (under half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Meadvale?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Surrey, including Meadvale
FAQs for Meadvale
What’s the nearest station to Meadvale?
Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Could you trade in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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 you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Also near Meadvale
More for events in Meadvale
Occasions we serve in Meadvale
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Meadvale is about 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Meadvale 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.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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