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Film and TV set catering in Crockenhill, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Crockenhill.
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Crockenhill?
About our film set catering in Crockenhill
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Crockenhill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light in Crockenhill lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Crockenhill, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Crew catering near Crockenhill
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. For shoots in Crockenhill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Crockenhill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Crockenhill is about 14 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Swanley station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Crockenhill is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BR8, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Crockenhill we cover include Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (1.1 miles north)
Crockenhill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Crockenhill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Crockenhill?
The closest is Swanley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Crockenhill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Perfect for your shoot in Crockenhill
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
These are some of the bookings we take in Crockenhill and Kent:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
Within reach of Crockenhill are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.6 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Crockenhill hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- The minimum booking
There is 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Towns and villages near Crockenhill
More for events in Crockenhill
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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