Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Paynes Green events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Paynes Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Paynes Green
What affects the price in Paynes Green
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
About our film set catering in Paynes Green
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include ad shoots and location shoots, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Paynes Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Paynes Green: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Perfect for your shoot in Paynes Green
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take in Paynes Green and Surrey:
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Paynes Green is about 28 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Places near Paynes Green
What else we do in Paynes Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Paynes Green for film and TV crews
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. In and around Paynes Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Paynes Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Paynes Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in RH5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Paynes Green, we also cover Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paynes Green include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paynes Green?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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.
Why Paynes Green hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Surrey, including Paynes Green
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Paynes Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Paynes Green?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
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 Paynes Green.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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