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Film Set Catering in Hockenden
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hockenden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Hockenden events
Film set catering for your shoot in Hockenden
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it’s location shoots and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Hockenden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Hockenden questions
Is Hockenden 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.
Could you trade in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hockenden?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Towns and villages near Hockenden
More for events in Hockenden
Location catering around Hockenden
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Hockenden is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Hockenden is roughly 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hockenden, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the BR8 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hockenden, we also cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hockenden include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Hockenden
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
In Hockenden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hockenden?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Hockenden
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. On a winter shoot near Hockenden, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hockenden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use 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