Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Oldbury
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Oldbury and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Oldbury?
How our film set catering works in Oldbury
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Oldbury, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan bins and waste at base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oldbury?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for crew to gather round
See how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Questions from Oldbury
Do you come out to small places like Oldbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Oldbury has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Oldbury
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Oldbury
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Oldbury, people book us for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1.9 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
Shooting in Oldbury: unit bases and access
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Oldbury and nearby villages. Oldbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Oldbury is roughly 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Oldbury is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN15 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
- Schools near Oldbury include Wrotham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old House (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Oldbury
What else we do in Oldbury
- 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