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Film Set Catering in Five Oak Green
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Five Oak Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
A chip van near Five Oak Green
Shooting in Five Oak Green: unit bases and access
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For shoots in Five Oak Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Five Oak Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Five Oak Green to London (about 29 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Paddock Wood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Five Oak Green include Mascalls School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queens Head pub (within half a mile east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Five Oak Green
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Five Oak Green can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
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How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Long summer days in Five Oak Green, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Five Oak Green
What’s the nearest station to Five Oak Green?
Paddock Wood station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
How far is Five Oak Green from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Five Oak Green
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Five Oak Green is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Five Oak Green hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Five Oak Green
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Five Oak Green
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
- 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