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Film and TV set catering in Hazelwood, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hazelwood and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Hazelwood?
How our film set catering works in Hazelwood
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We’re frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Hazelwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter shoots near Hazelwood chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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FAQs for Hazelwood
How far is Hazelwood from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hazelwood?
Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you cover Hazelwood?
We do. We serve events in Hazelwood and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Perfect for your shoot in Hazelwood
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Hazelwood is roughly 14 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hazelwood? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Hazelwood for film and TV crews
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Hazelwood, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Hazelwood is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hazelwood to London (14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hazelwood are Down House (1 mile west) and Quebec House (4.7 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Hazelwood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN14 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Hazelwood, we also cover Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Hazelwood includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hazelwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Hazelwood
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Hazelwood and the whole of Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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