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Film Set Catering for Merstham events
Film set catering in Merstham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Merstham?
About our film set catering in Merstham
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s wrap parties and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Merstham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Who books film set catering in Merstham?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, Merstham station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Merstham
What’s the nearest station to Merstham?
Merstham station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Is Merstham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Merstham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Merstham. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Merstham: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Merstham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Merstham
Also in Merstham
Shooting in Merstham: unit bases and access
Merstham is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Merstham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 395 towns and villages across 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 Merstham, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Merstham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road North, Shepherd's Hill and Church Hill, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in South Merstham (1 mile south), Gatton (1 mile south-west), Holmethorpe (1 mile south), Hooley (2 miles north) and Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Fire Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Merstham include Merstham Park School (0.9 miles south) and East Surrey College (1.4 miles south-west)
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:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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