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Film Set Catering in Mile Oak
Film set catering in Mile Oak: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Mile Oak events
Film set catering in Mile Oak, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater location shoots and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Mile Oak, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Occasions we serve in Mile Oak
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Planning a shoot in Mile Oak
Mile Oak is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the TN12 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mile Oak to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Mile Oak is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Mile Oak, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mile Oak Road, Mascall's Court Lane and Mascall's Court Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mile Oak, we also cover Pearson's Green (1 mile east), Castle Hill (1 mile south-east), Queen Street (1 mile north), Palmer's Green (1 mile south) and Claygate (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.3 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile north-west)
Nearby places to Mile Oak
What else we do in Mile Oak
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Mile Oak is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Mile Oak
Which station is closest to Mile Oak?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Mile Oak too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you cover Mile Oak?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Mile Oak and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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