Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Seal events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Seal? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Seal
How our film set catering works in Seal
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is seaside shoots and location filming, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Seal, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in Seal
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Seal: your questions answered
Is Seal too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Seal close to London?
About 20 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Seal?
Yes, we do. Seal is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Towns and villages near Seal
Other occasions in Seal
Crew catering near Seal
Seal is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For shoots in Seal, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Seal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Seal include Knole House (1.8 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.1 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Seal is about 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Seal is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Jubilee Rise; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Greatness (1 mile west), Godden Green (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (2 miles east), Stone Street (2 miles south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Seal includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Seal include Wildernesse School (less than half a mile south) and Knole Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For event organisers in Seal
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Seal: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Seal
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Seal
- 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