Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Plaxtol events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Plaxtol. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Plaxtol?
FAQs for Plaxtol
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Plaxtol from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Plaxtol?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
About our film set catering in Plaxtol
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s fashion shoots on location and seaside shoots, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Plaxtol, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Plaxtol? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Shooting in Plaxtol: unit bases and access
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Plaxtol. Plaxtol is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Plaxtol include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north-east) and Ightham Mote (1.6 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 24 miles from Plaxtol. Plaxtol is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plaxtol include Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
Why choose film set catering in Plaxtol?
It is self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Plaxtol chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
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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Why choose a fish and chip van in Plaxtol?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Plaxtol? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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