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Film and TV set catering in Aldington, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Aldington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Aldington
Shooting in Aldington: unit bases and access
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN25 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Aldington to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Within reach of Aldington are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.9 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Aldington is roughly 53 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aldington, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN25 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile east)
Film set catering in Aldington, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside shoots and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Aldington, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Questions from Aldington
Can the van park in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Aldington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Why choose film set catering in Aldington?
It is a morale boost.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how the base is left
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to Aldington
Also in Aldington
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in Aldington
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Aldington
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Aldington, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Aldington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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