Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Cobham, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Cobham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Cobham events
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
About our film set catering in Cobham
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and crew morale days.
Near Cobham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Nearby places to Cobham
Other occasions in Cobham
Planning a shoot in Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For shoots in Cobham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Cobham. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cobham to London (about 23 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Central London is about 23 miles from Cobham.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Cobham we cover include Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Why choose film set catering in Cobham?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
Within reach of Cobham are historic houses such as Cobham College (less than half a mile south-west) and Starkey Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. On a winter shoot near Cobham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Common questions in Cobham
Do you come out to small places like Cobham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Cobham?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you come to Cobham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cobham. For a quote, use our quote form.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Cobham
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cobham?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Cobham
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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