Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Underriver events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Underriver and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Underriver
How our film set catering works in Underriver
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wrap celebrations and crew lunches at base.
Near Underriver, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
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. In December, daylight in Underriver ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Underriver, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Crew catering near Underriver
Underriver is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Underriver or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Underriver is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Underriver to London (about 22 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south. Historic houses near Underriver include Knole House (1.6 miles north-west) and Ightham Mote (1.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Underriver, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Budds (1 mile east), Bitchet Green (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (2 miles south), Godden Green (2 miles north) and Stone Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Places near Underriver
Other occasions in Underriver
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Underriver questions
What’s the nearest station to Underriver?
Hildenborough station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Could you trade in Knole Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Who books film set catering in Underriver?
It is self-contained.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Central London is about 22 miles from Underriver, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
- 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