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Film Set Catering in Crockham Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Crockham Hill.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering for Crockham Hill events
Crockham Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Crockham Hill?
Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Crockham Hill close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to Crockham Hill?
We do. Crockham Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
About our film set catering in Crockham Hill
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and outside broadcasts, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Crockham Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your shoot in Crockham Hill
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
In Crockham Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
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The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Light in Crockham Hill lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
A chip van compared with other options
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
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Crockham Hill and across Kent
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Crew catering near Crockham Hill
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For a shoot in Crockham Hill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Crockham Hill. Crockham Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (1 mile north-east) and Quebec House (2.2 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crockham Hill is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in TN8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Crockham Hill, we cover Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- 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