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Film and TV set catering in Sevenoaks, Kent
Film set catering in Sevenoaks: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Sevenoaks
Film set catering in Sevenoaks, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and location filming, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in Sevenoaks, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. On a winter shoot near Sevenoaks, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Sevenoaks?
Crews love a chip van day.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
Within reach of Sevenoaks are historic houses such as Knole House (1.3 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Sevenoaks
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Sevenoaks
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Sevenoaks questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Sevenoaks close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
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 will take it from there.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Location catering around Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For shoots in Sevenoaks, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sevenoaks station serves Sevenoaks directly. Sevenoaks is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sevenoaks, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, High Street and Church Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A21 and A25, Sevenoaks is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Sevenoaks is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Sevenoaks includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sevenoaks include Knole Academy (within half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rifleman pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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