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Film and TV set catering in Crouch, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Crouch and the surrounding area.
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Crouch
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Film set catering in Crouch, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For location filming and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Crouch, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Crouch, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Crouch hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Common questions in Crouch
How far is Crouch from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to Crouch?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Crouch and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Crouch is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Crouch
Crouch is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Crouch and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Crouch to London (about 23 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north, is the nearest station. Central London is about 23 miles from Crouch. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Crouch, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Basted Lane and Long Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Crouch, we also cover Claygate Cross (1 mile west), Basted (1 mile north-west), Platt (1 mile north-east), Comp (1 mile north-east) and Borough Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Ightham Court (1.8 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For event organisers in Crouch
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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