Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Westhumble, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Westhumble.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Westhumble events
How our film set catering works in Westhumble
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For treat days on a long shoot and seaside shoots, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a shoot in a place like Westhumble, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near Westhumble chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Westhumble for film and TV crews
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Westhumble will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Central London is about 20 miles from Westhumble. For crew arriving by train, Box Hill & Westhumble station is in Westhumble itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Westhumble, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Westhumble we cover include Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Westhumble include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Stepping Stones pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.2 miles south)
Also near Westhumble
Also in Westhumble
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books film set catering in Westhumble?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
Historic houses near Westhumble include Polesden Lacey (1.8 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Westhumble
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Westhumble questions
Can the van park in Norbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Westhumble?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Westhumble
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Westhumble and across Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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