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Film Set Catering for Crayford events
Film set catering in Crayford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Crayford events
Film set catering for your shoot in Crayford
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For crew lunches at base and crew morale days, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Around Crayford, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Winter shoots near Crayford chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Crayford? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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’s fried on the spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Crayford
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
For event organisers in Crayford
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Crayford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Crayford
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Crayford
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We cover Crayford as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Crayford to London (about 12 miles away).
Within reach of Crayford are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (0.9 miles west) and Red House (2.2 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Crayford station serves Crayford directly.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA5 and DA7, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Crayford include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Crayford
Can the van park in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Crayford?
Crayford has its own station: Crayford station.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Who books film set catering in Crayford?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
In Crayford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
Crayford is about 12 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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