Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Tandridge events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Tandridge and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
Book the van in Tandridge
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About our film set catering in Tandridge
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We are often asked to cater seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Tandridge can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Location catering around Tandridge
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. For a shoot in Tandridge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tandridge to London (18 miles away).
Central London is about 18 miles from Tandridge. Among the historic houses close to Tandridge are Titsey Place (3.4 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We serve shoots across RH8 and RH9 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Tandridge includes Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2 miles north-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
FAQs for Tandridge
Could you trade in Bay Pond?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Tandridge from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Tandridge chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Tandridge?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Places near Tandridge
Also in Tandridge
What affects the price in Tandridge
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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