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Film Set Catering in Brasted Chart
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Brasted Chart and across Greater London.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Brasted Chart
Planning a shoot in Brasted Chart
Brasted Chart is about 4 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. From the centre of Brasted Chart to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Brasted Chart is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Quebec House (1.2 miles west) and Chartwell (1.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Brasted Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Greater London takes in TN16. Streets in the area include Chart Lane and Pipers Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Brasted Chart, we also cover Brasted (1 mile north), Toy's Hill (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Ide Hill (2 miles south-east) and Goathurst Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Orpington (8 miles north), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), Streatham (15 miles north-west), Bromley (10 miles north) and West Norwood (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Brasted Chart includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How our film set catering works in Brasted Chart
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew morale days and event crews.
Shoots in Brasted Chart frequently use streets, yards and car parks as unit bases. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot, often with council permission. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Brasted Chart (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Brasted Chart 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Questions from Brasted Chart
What’s the nearest station to Brasted Chart?
The closest is Sevenoaks station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
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 lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Brasted Chart
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the base location and route
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Greater London, including Brasted Chart
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brasted Chart? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Brasted Chart
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Brasted Chart, people book us for occasions like:
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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