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Film and TV set catering in Addington, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Addington.
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Addington events
How our film set catering works in Addington
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and outside broadcasts, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Addington, check tracks and ground for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Addington questions
How far is Addington from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Is Addington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Addington
Also in Addington
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning a shoot in Addington
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For shoots in Addington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Addington to London (25 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, West Malling station is about 1.8 miles away. Central London is about 25 miles from Addington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in ME19, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Addington we cover include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Schools near Addington include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (within half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share the base location and route
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Long summer days in Addington, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Addington?
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Addington:
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.9 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- 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