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Film and TV set catering in East Hill, 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 East Hill.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in East Hill
About our film set catering in East Hill
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. For shoots on location and seaside and period locations, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near East Hill, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why East Hill hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your crew already know
- Something for crew to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Nearby places to East Hill
What else we do in East Hill
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What affects the price in East Hill
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Daylight is short on winter shoots near East Hill: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
FAQs for East Hill
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like East Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Crew catering near East Hill
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around East Hill, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. East Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Hill to London (about 18 miles away).
Within reach of East Hill are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (2.2 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. East Hill is about 18 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Hill, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
- 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