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Film and TV set catering in Bough Beech, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Bough Beech.
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Bough Beech?
Film set catering in Bough Beech, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Bough Beech, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Why choose film set catering in Bough Beech?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
In Bough Beech and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hever station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
Towns and villages near Bough Beech
More for events in Bough Beech
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Bough Beech is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in Bough Beech: unit bases and access
Bough Beech is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the TN8 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Bough Beech is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Bough Beech include Hever Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.3 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Bough Beech is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hever Road, Clinton Lane and Millbrook; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Charcott (2 miles east), Hall's Green (3 miles north-east), Ide Hill (3 miles north), Toy's Hill (3 miles north) and Goathurst Common (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (5.6 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.1 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Bough Beech
Which station is closest to Bough Beech?
Hever station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Bough Beech close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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