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Film and TV set catering in Mayford, Surrey
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 Mayford.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Mayford
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mayford
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Mayford
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For fashion shoots on location and lunch at the unit base, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Mayford, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Mayford has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Mayford?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Mayford for film and TV crews
Mayford is about 1 mile south of Woking, in Surrey. Mayford is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Mayford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Mayford is roughly 25 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Clandon Park (4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Mayford, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU22, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Moor Lane, Egley Road and Bonsey Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Mayford, we also cover Pyle Hill (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east), Jacobs Well (2 miles south) and Send Marsh (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (1.7 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Mayford include Hoe Valley School (less than half a mile north-west) and Hoe Valley School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Drumming Snipe pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Questions from Mayford
How far is Mayford from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Mayford?
Worplesdon station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Towns and villages near Mayford
What else we do in Mayford
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
- 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