Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Bockhanger, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Bockhanger. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Bockhanger events
How our film set catering works in Bockhanger
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Bockhanger, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Light in Bockhanger lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning a shoot in Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. People in Bockhanger book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Bockhanger is roughly 48 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Bockhanger are Godinton House (2.1 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Bockhanger is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN24 and TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Bockhanger we cover include Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Bockhanger
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Towns and villages near Bockhanger
What else we do in Bockhanger
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Bockhanger
Which station is closest to Bockhanger?
Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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