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Film Set Catering for Busbridge events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Busbridge.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Busbridge
About our film set catering in Busbridge
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Busbridge, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Busbridge
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Busbridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Busbridge?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Winter shoots near Busbridge chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Busbridge
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Busbridge, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Busbridge are Loseley Park (2.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Busbridge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Busbridge, we also cover Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Busbridge include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Godalming College (0.7 miles west) and St Hilary's School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Give us a map or what3words for base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Busbridge? 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Busbridge
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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