Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Bilting
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Bilting. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Bilting?
Film set catering in Bilting, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For treat days on a long shoot and location filming, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Bilting, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Location catering around Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bilting is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bilting to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Bilting is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Bilting is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Bilting
What else we do in Bilting
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Bilting. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Bilting: your questions answered
Could you trade in Godmersham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Bilting?
Wye station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Bilting: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Bilting? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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