Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Mousehill
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Mousehill. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
Film set catering in Mousehill
About our film set catering in Mousehill
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include location shoots and fashion shoots on location, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Mousehill, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Shooting in Mousehill: unit bases and access
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your shoot in Mousehill, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Mousehill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Mousehill to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Mousehill is about 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mousehill, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van. From Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Mousehill include Rodborough (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (under half a mile north)
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In December, daylight in Mousehill ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Mousehill
Can the van park in Rodborough Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Mousehill from London?
About 33 miles from central London.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Perfect for your shoot in Mousehill
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Mousehill:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Within reach of Mousehill are historic houses such as Loseley Park (3.8 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.5 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Mousehill
Also in Mousehill
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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