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Film Set Catering in Ide Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Ide Hill.
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Ide Hill?
Film set catering for your shoot in Ide Hill
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. For location filming and photo shoots, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Ide Hill, check tracks and ground for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Common questions in Ide Hill
Do you come out to small places like Ide Hill?
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ide Hill?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
Nearby places to Ide Hill
Also in Ide Hill
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Ide Hill, 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.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ide Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Crew catering near Ide Hill
Ide Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Ide Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ide Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
With the B2042 nearby, Ide Hill is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Within reach of Ide Hill are historic houses such as Chartwell (2.1 miles west) and Quebec House (2.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Ide Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Hanging Bank and Camberwell Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Ide Hill sits on or near the B2042, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Goathurst Common (1 mile north-east), Toy's Hill (1 mile west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Brasted (2 miles north-west). 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), Swanley (11 miles north) and Kings Hill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Ide Hill
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
- 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