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Film Set Catering for South Holmwood events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in South Holmwood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in South Holmwood
Film set catering in South Holmwood, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For outside broadcasts and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near South Holmwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Perfect for your shoot in South Holmwood
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Holmwood station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, South Holmwood has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why South Holmwood hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in South Holmwood
Is South Holmwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Crew catering near South Holmwood
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. For a shoot in South Holmwood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. South Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near South Holmwood include Polesden Lacey (5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. South Holmwood is roughly 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of South Holmwood, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RH5, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside South Holmwood, we also cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around South Holmwood includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (0.7 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in 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