Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Dartford events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Dartford and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Dartford events
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
About our film set catering in Dartford
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include treat days on a long shoot and ad shoots, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in Dartford, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Dartford has light until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Dartford
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.
How far is Dartford from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Dartford
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Dartford will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Dartford to London (about 14 miles away).
Dartford is roughly 14 miles from central London. With the A2 and A206 nearby, Dartford is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Dartford is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You will find Dartford on the A2 and A206, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Dartford has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Dartford includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Also near Dartford
Other occasions in Dartford
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Dartford
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Dartford book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Dartford: Dartford station.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dartford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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