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Film Set Catering in Mid Holmwood
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Mid Holmwood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Mid Holmwood
Film set catering in Mid Holmwood, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For live events and broadcasts and stills shoots, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Mid Holmwood, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Also near Mid Holmwood
Other occasions in Mid Holmwood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Mid Holmwood hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Mid Holmwood
Organising a club, school or community event in Mid Holmwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll 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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Mid Holmwood is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Mid Holmwood
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Around Mid Holmwood, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Mid Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Mid Holmwood is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Holmwood station is about 1.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mid Holmwood, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RH5, we can fry fresh for your crew. From Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Norfolk Arms (under half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Mid Holmwood
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Common questions in Mid Holmwood
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just 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