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Film Set Catering for Shellwood Cross events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Shellwood Cross.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Shellwood Cross events
Film set catering for your shoot in Shellwood Cross
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For fashion shoots on location and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Shellwood Cross, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Shellwood Cross
Other occasions in Shellwood Cross
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Shellwood Cross chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Shooting in Shellwood Cross: unit bases and access
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shellwood Cross. Shellwood Cross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shellwood Cross to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Holmwood station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Shellwood Cross is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Shellwood Cross we cover include Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Occasions we serve in Shellwood Cross
It’s a morale boost.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shellwood Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Central London is about 22 miles from Shellwood Cross.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Shellwood Cross and the whole of Surrey
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send the unit base address and directions
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.
Shellwood Cross questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Shellwood Cross?
Holmwood station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Shellwood Cross?
We do. We serve events in Shellwood Cross and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
- 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