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Film Set Catering for Woodhatch events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodhatch? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
Film set catering for Woodhatch events
Shooting in Woodhatch: unit bases and access
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we can bring the van to you. Woodhatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodhatch to London (about 23 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Woodhatch are Knole House (3 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.4 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hildenborough station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodhatch, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over TN11 and TN14. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Woodhatch includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
Film set catering in Woodhatch, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include location shoots and treat days on a long shoot, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Woodhatch, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Woodhatch, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Woodhatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Name a contact in the production office
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Woodhatch, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Woodhatch questions
How far is Woodhatch from London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Woodhatch?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woodhatch?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Woodhatch and across Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
Towns and villages near Woodhatch
Also in Woodhatch
Occasions we serve in Woodhatch
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodhatch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Woodhatch is about 23 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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