Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Greatness, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Greatness. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Greatness
Why choose film set catering in Greatness?
Service is quick from the hatch.
In Greatness and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (1.7 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
About our film set catering in Greatness
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include event crews and location filming, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots around Greatness often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Location catering around Greatness
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Across the TN13 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Greatness to London (about 19 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Greatness has its own station, Bat & Ball station. Greatness is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Greatness, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN13, TN14 and TN15, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatness include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bat and Ball pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cover Greatness and the whole of Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Greatness, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Greatness
What else we do in Greatness
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Long summer days in Greatness, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Greatness
How far is Greatness from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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 come to Greatness?
We do. Greatness is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
- 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