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Film Set Catering in Mott's Mill
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Mott's Mill.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Mott's Mill events
Should I sort the food myself?
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’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Film set catering in Mott's Mill, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are frequently asked to cater outside broadcasts and fashion shoots on location, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Mott's Mill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light in Mott's Mill lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Mott's Mill
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Crew catering near Mott's Mill
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Mott's Mill and nearby villages. Mott's Mill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Mott's Mill to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
Central London is about 30 miles from Mott's Mill. Among the historic houses close to Mott's Mill are Groombridge Place (1.6 miles north-east) and Bassetts Manor (3.7 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Mott's Mill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Mott's Mill, we cover Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Mott's Mill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Questions from Mott's Mill
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Mott's Mill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you come to Mott's Mill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Mott's Mill and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Where the van can park in Mott's Mill
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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