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Film Set Catering in Woldingham Garden Village
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Woldingham Garden Village.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Woldingham Garden Village
Woldingham Garden Village for film and TV crews
Woldingham Garden Village is about 2 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Shoots in Woldingham Garden Village are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Woldingham Garden Village are historic houses such as Titsey Place (3 miles south-east) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 14 miles from Woldingham Garden Village, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the CR3 postcode area. Local streets include Hilltop Walk, Camp Road and Beulah Walk; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woldingham (1 mile south-east), Caterham (2 miles west), Tyler's Green (3 miles south), Godstone (3 miles south) and Titsey (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Warlingham Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Woldingham Garden Village includes Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include de Stafford School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
Film set catering for your shoot in Woldingham Garden Village
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it is crew treats on long shoot days and shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Woldingham Garden Village, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree how the base is left
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Update numbers if they change
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
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What else we do in Woldingham Garden Village
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we serve in Woldingham Garden Village
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Woldingham Garden Village has its own station, Woldingham station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. At midsummer, Woldingham Garden Village has light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Questions from Woldingham Garden Village
Can the van park in Blanchman's Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Woldingham Garden Village?
Woldingham station, in Woldingham Garden Village itself.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you cover Woldingham Garden Village?
Yes, we do. Woldingham Garden Village is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Woldingham Garden Village hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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