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Film Set Catering in Outwood
Film set catering in Outwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Outwood events
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Film set catering for your shoot in Outwood
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for location shoots and ad shoots.
Near Outwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Location catering around Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Outwood and nearby villages. Outwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Outwood is about 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in RH1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. On a winter shoot near Outwood, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from Outwood
Is Outwood close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Outwood?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you come to Outwood?
Yes, we do. Outwood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose film set catering in Outwood?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Outwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Outwood
More for events in Outwood
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, 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