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Film Set Catering in Mickleham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Mickleham and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Mickleham?
Film set catering for your shoot in Mickleham
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We are often asked to cater event crews and location shoots, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Mickleham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Mickleham for film and TV crews
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Mickleham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Box Hill & Westhumble station is about 1.2 miles away. Mickleham is about 19 miles from central London. Mickleham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Box Hill School (within half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
Mickleham questions
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Mickleham?
Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mickleham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Mickleham. On a winter shoot near Mickleham, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Mickleham?
It’s self-contained.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
Historic houses near Mickleham include Polesden Lacey (2.4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Mickleham
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Surrey, including Mickleham
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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