Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Kippington, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Kippington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
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A chip van near Kippington
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our film set catering in Kippington
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is wrap parties and unit base lunches, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near Kippington, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. 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.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Towns and villages near Kippington
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Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. At midsummer, Kippington has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Kippington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Kippington questions
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Kippington from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Kippington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where the van can park in Kippington
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Location catering around Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN13, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Kippington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kippington to London (20 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Kippington include Knole House (1.2 miles east) and Ightham Mote (4 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kippington, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN13, TN14 and TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Kippington we cover include Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
Who books film set catering in Kippington?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
Kippington is about 20 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- 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