Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Labour-in-vain, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Labour-in-vain. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Labour-in-vain
How our film set catering works in Labour-in-vain
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for live events and broadcasts and location filming.
Rural locations near Labour-in-vain can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Labour-in-vain
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Labour-in-vain and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose film set catering in Labour-in-vain?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Labour-in-vain and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Where the van can park in Labour-in-vain
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Also near Labour-in-vain
What else we do in Labour-in-vain
Planning a shoot in Labour-in-vain
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Labour-in-vain, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Labour-in-vain to London (21 miles away).
Labour-in-vain is about 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4 miles south) and Ightham Mote (4.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Labour-in-vain is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Labour-in-vain we cover include Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Labour-in-vain
Do you come out to small places like Labour-in-vain?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Labour-in-vain?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you come to Labour-in-vain?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Labour-in-vain. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter shoots near Labour-in-vain chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Labour-in-vain? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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