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Film Set Catering in Riverhead
Film set catering in Riverhead: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Riverhead
About our film set catering in Riverhead
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For outside broadcasts and music video shoots, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near Riverhead, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Riverhead
Also in Riverhead
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Riverhead
How far is Riverhead from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
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. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Shooting in Riverhead: unit bases and access
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Around Riverhead, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Riverhead is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Riverhead to London (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (2 miles south-east) and Quebec House (4.2 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Riverhead is about 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Riverhead, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over TN13 and TN14 and the streets around it. From London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Riverhead, we cover Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Riverhead includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Trinity School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (within half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Riverhead
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Riverhead?
It’s a morale boost.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sevenoaks station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Long summer days in Riverhead, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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