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Film and TV set catering in Ash, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ash and across Kent.
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering in Ash
Film set catering in Ash, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is music video shoots and wrap celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Ash, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Questions from Ash
Which station is closest to Ash?
Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Ash from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, Ash has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books film set catering in Ash?
It is ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ash, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning a shoot in Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ash and nearby villages. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Ash is about 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ash, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN15 and DA3 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Ash
Other occasions in Ash
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Ash
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Ash
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. 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