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Film Set Catering for Comp events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Comp. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Comp events
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Comp, 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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About our film set catering in Comp
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and location filming, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Comp, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Comp
Also in Comp
Comp for film and TV crews
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Comp and nearby villages. Comp is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Comp is roughly 24 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Comp, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Comp, we also cover Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile west).
- Schools near Comp include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Comp and across Kent
- A clear quote before you book
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What affects the price in Comp
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
FAQs for Comp
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Comp?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Comp.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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