Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Betsham, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Betsham.
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Betsham
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Betsham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Betsham
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and photo shoots.
Rural locations near Betsham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Betsham?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Betsham hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Betsham
See how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Betsham
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Betsham questions
Which station is closest to Betsham?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can the van park in Beacon Wood Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Betsham
What else we do in Betsham
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Shooting in Betsham: unit bases and access
Betsham is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. In and around Betsham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Betsham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Betsham to London (about 18 miles away).
The B262 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Betsham. Betsham is about 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Crayburne and Park Corner Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Betsham is on the B262, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Hook Green (1 mile south-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-east), Springhead (1 mile north-east), Ebbsfleet Valley (1 mile north) and Northfleet Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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