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Film Set Catering in Bishopsbourne
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Bishopsbourne and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Bishopsbourne
Film set catering in Bishopsbourne, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include photo shoots and shoots on location, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Bishopsbourne can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. On a winter shoot near Bishopsbourne, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Bishopsbourne
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
In Bishopsbourne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 56 miles from Bishopsbourne.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Bishopsbourne
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Bishopsbourne questions
Is Bishopsbourne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Bishopsbourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning a shoot in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Bishopsbourne or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Bishopsbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Bishopsbourne include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bishopsbourne, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Mermaid Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Where the van can park in Bishopsbourne
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Bishopsbourne
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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