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Film and TV set catering in Woodlands, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodlands.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Woodlands
How our film set catering works in Woodlands
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days.
Rural locations near Woodlands can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. In December, daylight in Woodlands ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Questions from Woodlands
Do you come out to small places like Woodlands?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Woodlands?
Kemsing station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Crew catering near Woodlands
Woodlands is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Woodlands and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Kemsing station is about 1.8 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Woodlands are Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Knole House (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN15. Other places close to Woodlands we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-west), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west), East Hill (1 mile north) and Heaverham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woodlands?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in Woodlands and across Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Can’t 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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Events we cater in Woodlands
Crews love a chip van day.
In Woodlands and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
Woodlands is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- 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