Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Knatts Valley, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Knatts Valley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Knatts Valley?
Film set catering for your shoot in Knatts Valley
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and crew morale days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Knatts Valley can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Knatts Valley?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Knatts Valley hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Knatts Valley
Other occasions in Knatts Valley
Occasions we serve in Knatts Valley
It works in any weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Knatts Valley is about 19 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Knatts Valley
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What affects the price in Knatts Valley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Knatts Valley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Knatts Valley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Knatts Valley?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
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 follow the site rules.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Crew catering near Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For shoots in Knatts Valley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (2.8 miles north-west) and Knole House (5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Kemsing station is about 2.5 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Knatts Valley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Knatts Valley, we also cover East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Knatts Valley is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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