Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Chipstead, Kent
Film set catering in Chipstead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Chipstead
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
About our film set catering in Chipstead
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for seaside shoots and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Chipstead, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Location catering around Chipstead
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Chipstead as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Chipstead is roughly 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Chipstead include Knole House (2.8 miles south-east) and Quebec House (3.4 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Chipstead is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN13 and TN14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chipstead include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bricklayers Arms (less than half a mile west)
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Chipstead 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.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Chipstead
Also in Chipstead
Questions from Chipstead
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Chipstead?
The closest is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chipstead?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Chipstead hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Occasions we serve in Chipstead
It’s self-contained.
In Chipstead and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Where the van can park in Chipstead
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chipstead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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