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Film and TV set catering in Four Elms, Kent
Film set catering in Four Elms: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Four Elms
Film set catering in Four Elms, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We’re often asked to cater seaside shoots and fashion shoots on location, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Four Elms, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Four Elms
Also in Four Elms
Four Elms questions
What’s the nearest station to Four Elms?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Four Elms too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Four Elms? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a shoot in Four Elms
Four Elms is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Four Elms and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Four Elms to London (about 21 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Edenbridge station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Four Elms include Chartwell (2 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.2 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Pootings Road, Styles Close and Four Elms Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Pootings (1 mile north-west), Mowshurst (1 mile south-west), Puddledock (2 miles north), Marlpit Hill (2 miles west) and Edenbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hever Castle (2.2 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Four Elms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Four Elms is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TN8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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