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Film Set Catering in South Nutfield
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across South Nutfield and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for South Nutfield events
How our film set catering works in South Nutfield
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for photo shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Near South Nutfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover South Nutfield and the whole of Surrey
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
South Nutfield questions
Is South Nutfield close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to South Nutfield?
South Nutfield has its own station: Nutfield station.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to South Nutfield?
Yes, we do. We serve events in South Nutfield and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. In December, daylight in South Nutfield ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around South Nutfield
South Nutfield is about 2 miles south-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Bookings in South Nutfield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
South Nutfield is about 19 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of South Nutfield, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in RH1, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Morris Road, The Copse and The Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to South Nutfield we cover include Nutfield (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles west), Redhill (2 miles north-west), South Earlswood (2 miles south-west) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.9 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around South Nutfield includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include The Carrington School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (0.9 miles north)
Occasions we serve in South Nutfield
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Nutfield station is in South Nutfield itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Nearby places to South Nutfield
What else we do in South Nutfield
- 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