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Film Set Catering for Whitewood events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Whitewood.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Whitewood
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Film set catering in Whitewood, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for music video shoots and wrap parties.
Near Whitewood, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Whitewood
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Whitewood for film and TV crews
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Shoots in Whitewood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Whitewood is about 21 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Whitewood, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Whitewood, we cover Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Who books film set catering in Whitewood?
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2.2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
Nearby places to Whitewood
What else we do in Whitewood
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Whitewood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Whitewood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Whitewood?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Whitewood has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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