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Film Set Catering for Wrotham Heath events
Film set catering in Wrotham Heath: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Wrotham Heath
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wrotham Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How our film set catering works in Wrotham Heath
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and outside broadcasts, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Wrotham Heath, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Wrotham Heath: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Wrotham Heath
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wrotham Heath and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Wrotham Heath are Old Soar Manor (2.7 miles south-west) and Ightham Mote (4.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Wrotham Heath is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in ME19 and TN15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Wrotham Heath, we cover Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles west)
Wrotham Heath: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Wrotham Heath?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can the van park in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
More for events in Wrotham Heath
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wrotham Heath?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally 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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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