Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Swanscombe, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Swanscombe. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
Book the van in Swanscombe
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Film set catering in Swanscombe, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and location shoots, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Swanscombe, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
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What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Light in Swanscombe lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Swanscombe
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Swanscombe:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Swanscombe is about 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swanscombe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Swanscombe
How far is Swanscombe from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Swanscombe?
The closest is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Swanscombe?
Yes, we do. Swanscombe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. 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.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Kent, including Swanscombe
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Swanscombe for film and TV crews
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings in Swanscombe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Swanscombe to London (17 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 0.5 miles west. Swanscombe is on or near the A206 and A226, good for unit base access.
Shoots anywhere in DA9 and DA10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road, Craylands Square and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Swanscombe include the A206 and A226, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Swanscombe we cover include Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), Darenth (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Schools near Swanscombe include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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