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Film and TV set catering in Bean, Kent
Film set catering in Bean: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Bean events
Film set catering in Bean, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Bean, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Nearby places to Bean
What else we do in Bean
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning a shoot in Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. For shoots in Bean, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Bean is roughly 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The B255 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Bean. Bean is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in DA2, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Bean is on the B255, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Bean we cover include Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Bean includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bean? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Occasions we serve in Bean
It’s a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bean:
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bean?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Kent, including Bean
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bean
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Bean from London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Bean?
Yes, we do. Bean is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Bean is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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