Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Swanley
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Swanley and across Kent.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Swanley
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Film set catering in Swanley, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for outside broadcasts and lunch at the unit base.
Near Swanley, base may be a field or yard. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Nearby places to Swanley
What else we do in Swanley
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know 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
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Swanley is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Swanley
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Swanley include Lullingstone Castle (2.9 miles south) and Hall Place and Gardens (3.5 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Swanley for film and TV crews
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. People in Swanley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Swanley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
With the A20 and B258 nearby, Swanley is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Swanley is about 14 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Swanley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in BR8. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A20 and B258 close by, Swanley is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Other places close to Swanley we cover include Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Swanley includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchards Academy (less than half a mile west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Swanley
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Swanley?
Swanley has its own station: Swanley station.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Swanley hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Swanley and across Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Swanley
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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