Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Nutfield
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Nutfield and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Nutfield
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Nutfield: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Nutfield
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap parties and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Nutfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nutfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nutfield questions
Which station is closest to Nutfield?
The closest is Nutfield station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is Nutfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you cover Nutfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Nutfield is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Planning a shoot in Nutfield
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. For shoots in Nutfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Nutfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Nutfield to London (18 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Nutfield station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. Nutfield is about 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nutfield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH1 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A25, Nutfield is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Nutfield we cover include South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Can’t 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Also near Nutfield
Also in Nutfield
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Nutfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Who books film set catering in Nutfield?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
In Nutfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
Nutfield is on or near the A25, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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