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Film Set Catering for Ranmore Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ranmore Common and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Ranmore Common?
Film set catering in Ranmore Common, cooked to order
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Whether it’s photo shoots and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Ranmore Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Questions from Ranmore Common
Could you trade in Milton Heath and The Nower?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Ranmore Common close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Also near Ranmore Common
What else we do in Ranmore Common
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Location catering around Ranmore Common
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Ranmore Common is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ranmore Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ranmore Common to Guildford (9 miles away).
Ranmore Common is roughly 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Ranmore Common are Polesden Lacey (1.2 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (4.8 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Ranmore Common is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over RH5. Other places close to Ranmore Common we cover include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ranmore Common includes Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ranmore Common?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Ranmore Common hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Ranmore Common and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Ranmore Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Ranmore Common
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ranmore Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Update numbers if they change
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In December, daylight in Ranmore Common ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, 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