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Film Set Catering for West Kingsdown events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in West Kingsdown? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near West Kingsdown
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Kingsdown?
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. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in West Kingsdown
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in West Kingsdown
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include event crews and location filming, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Around West Kingsdown, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Kingsdown? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in West Kingsdown is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West Kingsdown
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
West Kingsdown questions
Which station is closest to West Kingsdown?
Eynsford station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is West Kingsdown close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van come to West Kingsdown?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including West Kingsdown and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Location catering around West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Shoots in West Kingsdown are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. West Kingsdown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of West Kingsdown are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (2.8 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 2.6 miles north-west. West Kingsdown is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Church Road, London Road and Hever Wood Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Maplescombe (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile south-west), East Hill (1 mile south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles north-east) and Ash (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (2.6 miles north-west).
- 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