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Film and TV set catering in Cudham, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Cudham and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in Cudham
Film set catering in Cudham, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and wrap parties, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Cudham, tracks and soft ground need checking. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Cudham, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Cudham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Cudham: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cudham?
Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van come to Cudham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Cudham and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also in Cudham
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Shooting in Cudham: unit bases and access
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Cudham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Cudham include Down House (1.4 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Cudham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN14, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Cudham, we also cover Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Cudham include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Charles Darwin School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (within half a mile north-west)
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:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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