Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Baker's Cross
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Baker's Cross and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Baker's Cross
About our film set catering in Baker's Cross
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and outside broadcasts.
Near Baker's Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Baker's Cross. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Towns and villages near Baker's Cross
More for events in Baker's Cross
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Baker's Cross. On a winter shoot near Baker's Cross, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share the base location and route
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Questions from Baker's Cross
Is Baker's Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Baker's Cross close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Why choose film set catering in Baker's Cross?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Baker's Cross book the van for occasions like:
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 39 miles from Baker's Cross, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a shoot in Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Baker's Cross is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (27 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Baker's Cross, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (under half a mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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