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Film Set Catering for Tatsfield events
Film set catering in Tatsfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Tatsfield
About our film set catering in Tatsfield
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and treat days on a long shoot.
In Tatsfield, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. Locations will have the parking arrangements. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
As a London location, Tatsfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Tatsfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Nearby places to Tatsfield
Also in Tatsfield
Tatsfield for film and TV crews
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. In and around Tatsfield, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Tatsfield to London (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (1.4 miles south-west) and Down House (2.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Tatsfield is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across TN16 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Tatsfield, we cover South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Tatsfield include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Tatsfield
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Tatsfield?
Oxted station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Tatsfield?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you come to Tatsfield?
We do. We serve events in Tatsfield and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Occasions we serve in Tatsfield
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Tatsfield, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Tatsfield is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- 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: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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 Tatsfield
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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