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Film Set Catering for Tadworth events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Tadworth and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Tadworth
Film set catering for your shoot in Tadworth
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and live events and broadcasts, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Tadworth, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Long summer days in Tadworth, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Crew catering near Tadworth
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. For a shoot in Tadworth, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Tadworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Tadworth are historic houses such as Fitznells Manor (3.9 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.2 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Tadworth is about 15 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tadworth, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of KT20 and KT18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Tadworth, we also cover Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Tadworth include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles south) and The Beacon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Green (0.5 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tadworth? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Tadworth
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Tadworth and the whole of Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Tadworth
What else we do in Tadworth
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
FAQs for Tadworth
Which station is closest to Tadworth?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Tadworth close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Tadworth?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Why choose film set catering in Tadworth?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Tadworth station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- 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