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Film and TV set catering in Warlingham, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Warlingham.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Warlingham?
FAQs for Warlingham
What’s the nearest station to Warlingham?
The closest is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Blanchman's Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cover Warlingham?
We do. We serve events in Warlingham and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Film set catering for your shoot in Warlingham
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and wrap celebrations.
Near Warlingham, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Also near Warlingham
Other occasions in Warlingham
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Warlingham: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CR6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Crew catering near Warlingham
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Shoots in Warlingham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Warlingham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Warlingham to London (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.5 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.8 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Warlingham is about 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in CR6 and CR3 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the B269 and B270, Warlingham is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Other places close to Warlingham we cover include Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warlingham includes Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cover Warlingham and the whole of Surrey
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Warlingham
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Warlingham, people book us for events such as:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
The B269 and B270 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Warlingham.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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