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Film Set Catering for Benover events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Benover and across Kent.
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Benover
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Film set catering in Benover, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Benover, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
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What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Benover is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Benover
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Benover is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Benover is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Benover to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
Benover is about 30 miles from central London.
Anywhere in ME18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Benover questions
Is Benover too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Benover from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Benover?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Benover and across Kent
Perfect for your shoot in Benover
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What affects the price in Benover
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
For event organisers in Benover
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
- 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