Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Styants Bottom events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Styants Bottom? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Styants Bottom
Common questions in Styants Bottom
Do you come out to small places like Styants Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Film set catering in Styants Bottom, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and treat days on a long shoot, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Styants Bottom can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Occasions we serve in Styants Bottom
It’s self-contained.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 21 miles from Styants Bottom.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to Styants Bottom
Other occasions in Styants Bottom
Styants Bottom for film and TV crews
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Styants Bottom. We serve 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Styants Bottom are Ightham Mote (1.9 miles south) and Knole House (2.7 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Kemsing station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station. Styants Bottom is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Styants Bottom, we also cover Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Styants Bottom includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wrotham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Harrow Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Styants Bottom. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Styants Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Styants Bottom: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
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. You can fill in our quote form.
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- 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