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Film and TV set catering in Pains-Hill, Surrey
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 Pains-Hill.
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Pains-Hill?
About our film set catering in Pains-Hill
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater crew morale days and seaside and period locations, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Pains-Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Crew catering near Pains-Hill
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For shoots in Pains-Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pains-Hill. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west. Central London is about 18 miles from Pains-Hill.
Anywhere in RH8, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Pastens Road and Pains Hill, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pains-Hill include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
About the food
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.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Pains-Hill: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Pains-Hill
Is Pains-Hill close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Pains-Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pains-Hill.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
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 to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Who books film set catering in Pains-Hill?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
Historic houses near Pains-Hill include Titsey Place (2.1 miles north) and Chartwell (2.5 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Pains-Hill
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Pains-Hill and across Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Pains-Hill
More for events in Pains-Hill
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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