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Film and TV set catering in Abbey Gate, Kent
Film set catering in Abbey Gate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Abbey Gate
How our film set catering works in Abbey Gate
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For music video shoots and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Abbey Gate, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Occasions we serve in Abbey Gate
It lifts the crew.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
The M20 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Abbey Gate.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In December, daylight in Abbey Gate ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Nearby places to Abbey Gate
What else we do in Abbey Gate
Abbey Gate for film and TV crews
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. For shoots in Abbey Gate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Abbey Gate to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Abbey Gate is roughly 30 miles from central London. Abbey Gate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME14 and ME16 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane, wherever the van can park. You will find Abbey Gate on the M20, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Abbey Gate, we also cover Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Abbey Gate
What’s the nearest station to Abbey Gate?
Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Abbey Gate close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, 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