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Film Set Catering for Whyteleafe events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Whyteleafe and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Whyteleafe?
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How our film set catering works in Whyteleafe
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For crew morale days and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Whyteleafe can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in Whyteleafe
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Whyteleafe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Whyteleafe
What else we do in Whyteleafe
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whyteleafe
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cover Whyteleafe and the whole of Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Whyteleafe
Is Whyteleafe close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Whyteleafe?
Whyteleafe has its own station: Upper Warlingham station.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Why choose film set catering in Whyteleafe?
It needs no kitchen on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Whyteleafe, people book us for events such as:
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, Upper Warlingham station is in Whyteleafe itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning a shoot in Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. For shoots in Whyteleafe, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Whyteleafe. We serve 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Whyteleafe to London (about 13 miles away).
Whyteleafe is about 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Whyteleafe are historic houses such as Addington Palace (3.9 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (4.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in CR3, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Whyteleafe, we also cover Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.9 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.9 miles south)
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Long summer days in Whyteleafe, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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