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Film and TV set catering in South Earlswood, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in South Earlswood.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
A chip van near South Earlswood
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Film set catering in South Earlswood, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For ad shoots and crew lunches at base, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near South Earlswood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Events we cater in South Earlswood
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
South Earlswood is roughly 20 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For event organisers in South Earlswood
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Earlswood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Other occasions in South Earlswood
FAQs for South Earlswood
Is South Earlswood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Crew catering near South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Around South Earlswood, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Earlswood to Guildford (18 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Earlswood include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near South Earlswood: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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