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Film and TV set catering in Mill Lane, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Mill Lane? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Mill Lane
Film set catering for your shoot in Mill Lane
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for ad shoots and event crews.
Rural locations near Mill Lane can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Common questions in Mill Lane
How far is Mill Lane from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Is Mill Lane too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Mill Lane?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Mill Lane and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to Mill Lane
What else we do in Mill Lane
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Mill Lane
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Mill Lane hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Surrey, including Mill Lane
- A menu almost everyone likes
Crew catering near Mill Lane
Mill Lane is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Mill Lane and nearby villages. Mill Lane is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mill Lane to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Winchfield station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Within reach of Mill Lane are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in GU10, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Bowenhurst Lane and Aquarius Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mill Lane, we also cover Bowling Alley (1 mile south-east), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Dogmersfield (1 mile north) and Crookham Village (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (3.8 miles south-east) and Powderham Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Mill Lane includes Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Schools near Mill Lane include Court Moor School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Exchequer pub (0.9 miles north)
Who books film set catering in Mill Lane?
It’s a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Mill Lane:
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Mill Lane is about 38 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Mill Lane ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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