Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Allington, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Allington.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Allington
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Allington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Film set catering in Allington, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and crew morale days.
Near Allington, base may be a field or yard. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Allington, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Allington
It needs no kitchen on location.
These are some of the bookings we take around Allington:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Allington are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
Places near Allington
Also in Allington
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planning a shoot in Allington
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Allington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Allington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 29 miles from Allington, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Barming station, about 0.8 miles west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Allington, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME16, ME20 and ME14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Allington, we also cover Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Allington includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Allington include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Allington
Is Allington close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Whatman Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Allington
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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