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Film Set Catering in Wrotham
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Wrotham and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Wrotham
How it works
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. At midsummer, Wrotham has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Wrotham
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Whether it’s event crews and seaside shoots, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Wrotham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wrotham?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Wrotham and the whole of Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Wrotham for film and TV crews
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In and around Wrotham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Wrotham is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Wrotham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Old London Road and West Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Wrotham we cover include Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borough Green Primary School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Wrotham
What else we do in Wrotham
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
FAQs for Wrotham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Perfect for your shoot in Wrotham
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Wrotham, people book us for events such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Within reach of Wrotham are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (3.2 miles south) and Ightham Mote (3.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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