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Film Set Catering in North Holmwood
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in North Holmwood.
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
A chip van near North Holmwood
How our film set catering works in North Holmwood
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and seaside shoots, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots around North Holmwood frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Light in North Holmwood lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in North Holmwood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in North Holmwood
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in North Holmwood and across Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
Towns and villages near North Holmwood
More for events in North Holmwood
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Questions from North Holmwood
How far is North Holmwood from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
North Holmwood for film and TV crews
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. North Holmwood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. North Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from North Holmwood to Guildford (11 miles away).
Central London is about 22 miles from North Holmwood, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to North Holmwood are Polesden Lacey (3.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. North Holmwood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in RH5 and RH4, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to North Holmwood we cover include Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near North Holmwood include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near North Holmwood include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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