Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Mindenhurst
Film set catering in Mindenhurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Mindenhurst?
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Mindenhurst: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Mindenhurst
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater event crews and wrap parties.
Near Mindenhurst, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Shooting in Mindenhurst: unit bases and access
Mindenhurst is about 1 mile south-east of Frimley, in Surrey. Shoots in Mindenhurst are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Mindenhurst to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Mindenhurst is about 29 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in GU16 and GU24 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Heath Lane, Tram Avenue and Woodend Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mindenhurst, we also cover Sheet's Heath (3 miles east), Brookwood (3 miles east), Lucas Green (3 miles north-east), Donkey Town (3 miles north-east) and Bisley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Mindenhurst includes Ash Ranges and Danger Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tomlinscote School (1.5 miles north-west) and Tomlinscote School (1.5 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Perfect for your shoot in Mindenhurst
Crews love a chip van day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farnborough North station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Towns and villages near Mindenhurst
More for events in Mindenhurst
Mindenhurst questions
Is Mindenhurst close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Mindenhurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you come to Mindenhurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Mindenhurst. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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