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Film Set Catering in Horton Kirby
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Horton Kirby.
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Horton Kirby
Film set catering for your shoot in Horton Kirby
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. We are often asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Horton Kirby can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Horton Kirby
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Horton Kirby and the whole of Kent
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Towns and villages near Horton Kirby
What else we do in Horton Kirby
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Horton Kirby
Rain does not stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
Horton Kirby: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horton Kirby?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come 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 follow the site rules.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Shooting in Horton Kirby: unit bases and access
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Horton Kirby is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Horton Kirby is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Horton Kirby to London (about 16 miles away).
Horton Kirby is about 16 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Horton Kirby is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the DA4 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Horton Kirby we cover include Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Horton Kirby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Horton Kirby, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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