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Film Set Catering in Bicknor
Film set catering in Bicknor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Bicknor events
Film set catering in Bicknor, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Bicknor, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Bicknor
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Bicknor
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Bicknor
Which station is closest to Bicknor?
Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Bicknor too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Crew catering near Bicknor
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Shoots in Bicknor are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Bicknor to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hollingbourne station is about 2.8 miles away. Bicknor is about 36 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bicknor, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME9, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Bicknor includes Detling Hill.
Towns and villages near Bicknor
What else we do in Bicknor
About the food
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.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bicknor
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Perfect for your shoot in Bicknor
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (5 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Long summer days in Bicknor, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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