Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Woodmansterne
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodmansterne.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Woodmansterne events
Film set catering for your shoot in Woodmansterne
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For unit base lunches and wrap parties, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Shoots around Woodmansterne frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Before you choose a spot
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:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter shoots near Woodmansterne chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Woodmansterne questions
Is Woodmansterne close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Woodmansterne?
Chipstead station, in Woodmansterne itself.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Woodmansterne
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Woodmansterne
More for events in Woodmansterne
Planning a shoot in Woodmansterne
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Bookings in Woodmansterne come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Woodmansterne is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodmansterne to London (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Woodmansterne include Nonsuch Mansion (3.9 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 13 miles from Woodmansterne. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodmansterne, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the SM7 and CR5 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Banstead Preparatory School (1.4 miles north-west) and Woodcote High School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Mint pub (0.9 miles west)
- 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