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Film Set Catering for Barnes Cray events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Barnes Cray.
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Barnes Cray
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Film set catering in Barnes Cray, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and period dramas on location, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a location shoot near Barnes Cray, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
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Common questions in Barnes Cray
Can the van park in Braeburn Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Barnes Cray from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Barnes Cray
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Slade Green station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or DA1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, Barnes Cray has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Barnes Cray: unit bases and access
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the DA1 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Barnes Cray to London (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Barnes Cray include Hall Place and Gardens (1.7 miles south-west) and Red House (2.8 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Barnes Cray is about 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in DA1 and DA8, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Barnes Cray we cover include Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Barnes Cray include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Larger groups normally 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.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Barnes Cray and across Kent
- 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