Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Burlings
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Burlings. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
Film set catering in Burlings
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Burlings
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For shoots on location and photo shoots, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Burlings, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burlings? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near Burlings chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Burlings
Do you come out to small places like Burlings?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Burlings. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Burlings and across Kent
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Burlings for film and TV crews
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Burlings, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Burlings is about 15 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Burlings include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Burlings
What else we do in Burlings
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burlings
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Occasions we serve in Burlings
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Knockholt station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- 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