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Film and TV set catering in Bluetown, 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 Bluetown.
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
Film set catering for Bluetown events
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
About our film set catering in Bluetown
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for seaside shoots and shoots on location.
Near Bluetown, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Bluetown, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
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. You can fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Bluetown
Bluetown is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in Bluetown, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Bluetown is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bluetown to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Sittingbourne station, about 3.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Bluetown is about 39 miles from central London. Bluetown is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Bluetown we cover include Hollybushes (1 mile west), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Doddington (1 mile south-east), Wichling (1 mile south) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north).
Towns and villages near Bluetown
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bluetown
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Bluetown, and we will check the date and send a price.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Bluetown
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Bluetown
Is Bluetown close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bluetown? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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