Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Twitton events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Twitton.
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Twitton
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Twitton
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and live events and broadcasts, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Twitton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Twitton
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Towns and villages near Twitton
More for events in Twitton
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Twitton chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Shooting in Twitton: unit bases and access
Twitton is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Twitton and the surrounding area. Twitton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Twitton is about 17 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.3 miles north) and Knole House (3.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Twitton is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area. Close by, we cover shoots in Sepham Heath (1 mile north-west), Otford (1 mile east), Shoreham (1 mile north), Halstead (2 miles north-west) and Knockholt Pound (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east), Northfleet (11 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (2.7 miles east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Twitton include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Twitton include Trinity School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Twitton
Is Twitton close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Twitton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Twitton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
For event organisers in Twitton
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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