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Film Set Catering in Newdigate
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Newdigate.
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Newdigate
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Events in Newdigate and across Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Newdigate, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s fashion shoots on location and outside broadcasts, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Newdigate can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Who books film set catering in Newdigate?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a shoot in Newdigate
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Newdigate will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Newdigate to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Newdigate is about 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Newdigate, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Newdigate, we cover Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Newdigate includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (under half a mile south)
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 Newdigate. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Newdigate: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Towns and villages near Newdigate
Also in Newdigate
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Newdigate
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Newdigate from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not 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.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Newdigate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. 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