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Film and TV set catering in Sutton Abinger, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Sutton Abinger.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering for Sutton Abinger events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in Sutton Abinger and across Surrey
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Sutton Abinger
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and fashion shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Sutton Abinger, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Sutton Abinger: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Sutton Abinger
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
Sutton Abinger is roughly 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
FAQs for Sutton Abinger
What’s the nearest station to Sutton Abinger?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Sutton Abinger?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Crew catering near Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For shoots in Sutton Abinger, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Sutton Abinger include Hatchlands Park (4.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Gomshall station is about 1.4 miles away. Sutton Abinger is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Sutton Abinger include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sutton Abinger? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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