Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Barham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Barham and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Barham
Film set catering for your shoot in Barham
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and fashion shoots on location, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Barham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Barham
Is Barham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Barham: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barham?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Barham
It needs no kitchen on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
Within reach of Barham are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.9 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.9 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
More for events in Barham
Barham for film and TV crews
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In and around Barham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Barham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Barham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 58 miles from Barham, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Barham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Barham, we also cover Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (0.8 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What affects the price in Barham
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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