Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Eynsford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Eynsford and the surrounding area.
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Fresh fish and chips in Eynsford
About our film set catering in Eynsford
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and lunch at the unit base, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Eynsford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Eynsford
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eynsford?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Eynsford
Which station is closest to Eynsford?
Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eynsford.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to Eynsford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Eynsford and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
For event organisers in Eynsford
Organising a club, school or community event in Eynsford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Crew catering near Eynsford
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in DA4, we can bring the van to you. Eynsford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Eynsford are Lullingstone Castle (1 mile south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Eynsford is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in DA4, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Eynsford, we also cover Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (less than half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Malt Shovel pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose film set catering in Eynsford?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Eynsford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Eynsford is roughly 16 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also in Eynsford
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Eynsford lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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