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Film Set Catering in Kent

Film set catering in all 922 towns and villages of Kent, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.

Film Set Catering across Kent

Film set catering across Kent

A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

Largest places

Film set catering in Kent: what to expect

We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and treat days on a long shoot.

The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready.

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.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

Pricing in Kent

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

Why hosts in Kent choose us

Events across Kent
Rain does not stop the fryers
A menu almost everyone likes
Everything cooked to order at your event

How to get a price

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Kent, and we will check the date and send a price.

Near you in Maidstone

You will find the van serving near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church. Also close by are River Len LNR (within half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (within half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Maidstone include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.

Shooting in Kent: unit bases

Across Kent, bases range from car parks to farmyards. Send us the route. Parts of Kent are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape and the High Weald National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. Around 219 places in Kent are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Maidstone: Maidstone is on or near the A20 and A26, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. On a winter shoot near Maidstone, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.

Space, access and the venue

The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:

Level, firm ground at base
A queue area clear of trucks
Lighting for early or late service

Working with your venue

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats.

Questions to ask before you book

How many hours the van serves
Whether travel is included
When payment is due
What the van needs: space, access, power

Diets, allergies and planning

Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:

Plan bins and waste at base
Confirm numbers the day before
Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Let us know about coeliac disease

Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.

Plan bins at the unit base.

Food your guests will love

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.

Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Kent

Is there something for children?

Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.

How do you handle allergies?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.

How long does set-up take?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.

What about crew who do not eat fish?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.

How fast is service?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.