Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Mogador, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Mogador and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Mogador
How our film set catering works in Mogador
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s crew morale days and lunch at the unit base, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Mogador, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Occasions we serve in Mogador
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
Central London is about 17 miles from Mogador.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Mogador is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: 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.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Crew catering near Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mogador. Mogador is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mogador to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Mogador, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in KT20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Margery Grove and Mogador Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Mogador we cover include Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mogador include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Mogador include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (under half a mile north)
Mogador questions
How far is Mogador from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Mogador?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Towns and villages near Mogador
Other occasions in Mogador
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
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Larger groups generally 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 book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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