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Film Set Catering in Kemsing
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Kemsing.
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Kemsing
How our film set catering works in Kemsing
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For treat days on a long shoot and seaside shoots, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Shoots around Kemsing often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In December, daylight in Kemsing ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Kemsing
It is ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, Otford station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Kemsing questions
What’s the nearest station to Kemsing?
Otford station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Is Kemsing close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you come to Kemsing?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kemsing and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Towns and villages near Kemsing
Also in Kemsing
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Kemsing and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Shooting in Kemsing: unit bases and access
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Kemsing will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Kemsing to London (about 19 miles away).
Kemsing is about 19 miles from central London. Within reach of Kemsing are historic houses such as Knole House (2.8 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kemsing, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Kemsing we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Open spaces near Kemsing include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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