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Film Set Catering in Goathurst Common
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Goathurst Common.
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Goathurst Common
Film set catering in Goathurst Common, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and crew morale days, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Goathurst Common, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Who books film set catering in Goathurst Common?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Goathurst Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, Goathurst Common has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Goathurst Common
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Stubbs Wood Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Goathurst Common? 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.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning a shoot in Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN14 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2.6 miles west) and Knole House (3 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Goathurst Common is roughly 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Goathurst Common, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Goathurst Common we cover include Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie 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