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Film Set Catering for Bobbing events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Bobbing.
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Bobbing
Film set catering in Bobbing, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and commercials and music videos, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Bobbing can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Bobbing
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Bobbing
Also in Bobbing
FAQs for Bobbing
Is Bobbing close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Bobbing?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bobbing.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Perfect for your shoot in Bobbing
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Bobbing book the van for events such as:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
Bobbing is about 36 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bobbing
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Bobbing, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bobbing? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Crew catering near Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Bobbing to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bobbing, we also cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Schools near Bobbing include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
- 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