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Film Set Catering in Sepham Heath
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Sepham Heath.
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Sepham Heath events
About our film set catering in Sepham Heath
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We are often asked to cater location shoots and fashion shoots on location, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Sepham Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Sepham Heath and across Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Sepham Heath questions
Can the van go 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 follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Polhill Bank?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Why choose film set catering in Sepham Heath?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Sepham Heath, people book us for occasions like:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
Within reach of Sepham Heath are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Down House (4.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. On a winter shoot near Sepham Heath, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Sepham Heath, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Sepham Heath for film and TV crews
Sepham Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sepham Heath and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sepham Heath to London (16 miles away).
Sepham Heath is about 16 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sepham Heath, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Halstead (1 mile north-west), Twitton (1 mile south-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile north), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Shoreham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Crown Cottages The Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Sepham Heath
Also in Sepham Heath
- 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