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Film Set Catering in Sidlow
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Sidlow and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Sidlow
Film set catering in Sidlow, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater music video shoots and seaside and period locations, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Sidlow, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sidlow
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Sidlow
Is Sidlow close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Sidlow?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Shooting in Sidlow: unit bases and access
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sidlow and nearby villages. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Sidlow to Guildford (16 miles away).
Sidlow is about 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sidlow, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH2 postcode area. Other places close to Sidlow we cover include Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sidlow include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Sidlow include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Also near Sidlow
What else we do in Sidlow
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Sidlow ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, 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:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send the unit base address and directions
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Occasions we serve in Sidlow
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Sidlow, people book us for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Salfords station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- 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