Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Charcott events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Charcott.
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Charcott
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Film set catering for your shoot in Charcott
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater event crews and seaside shoots, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Charcott, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
FAQs for Charcott
Can the van park in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Charcott?
Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Charcott.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to Charcott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Charcott is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Charcott: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Charcott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Perfect for your shoot in Charcott
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Within reach of Charcott are historic houses such as Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
Crew catering near Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Charcott and the surrounding area. Charcott is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Charcott to London (about 24 miles away).
Charcott is roughly 24 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
For shoots in TN11, we just need to know where the van can park. For shoots just outside Charcott, we cover Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Charcott
What else we do in Charcott
Where the van can park in Charcott
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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