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Film Set Catering for Hascombe events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hascombe.
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Hascombe
Film set catering for your shoot in Hascombe
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew treats on long shoot days, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Hascombe, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose film set catering in Hascombe?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hascombe
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Towns and villages near Hascombe
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. On a winter shoot near Hascombe, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Hascombe
Hascombe is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hascombe and nearby villages. Hascombe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Hascombe include Loseley Park (4.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Hascombe is about 32 miles from central London. Hascombe is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include The Street and Church Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hascombe we cover include Loxhill (1 mile south), Thorncombe Street (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-east), Munstead Heath (2 miles north-west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Godalming Museum (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Hascombe includes Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hascombe: your questions answered
How far is Hascombe from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hascombe?
The closest is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 3 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
- 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