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Film Set Catering in Mimbridge
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Mimbridge.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Mimbridge
Film set catering for your shoot in Mimbridge
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Mimbridge, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Crew catering near Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mimbridge. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mimbridge to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Mimbridge is roughly 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Mimbridge is on or near the A3046, good for unit base access.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area. From Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A3046, Mimbridge is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Mimbridge includes St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Mimbridge include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
What affects the price in Mimbridge
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter shoots near Mimbridge chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Mimbridge
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Common questions in Mimbridge
Is Mimbridge close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Mimbridge?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Perfect for your shoot in Mimbridge
It lifts the crew.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mimbridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Among the historic houses close to Mimbridge are Botleys Mansion (3.1 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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