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Film Set Catering in Peaslake
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Peaslake and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Peaslake
Peaslake for film and TV crews
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in the GU5 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Peaslake to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Within reach of Peaslake are historic houses such as Chilworth Manor (4.2 miles north-west) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Peaslake is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Peaslake
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Peaslake can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Peaslake: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Peaslake?
Gomshall station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Peaslake close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Peaslake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Peaslake and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
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 park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
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Perfect for your shoot in Peaslake
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
Central London is about 26 miles from Peaslake.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Surrey, including Peaslake
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near Peaslake, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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