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Film and TV set catering in Borden, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Borden.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Borden
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Borden, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering in Borden, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and wrap celebrations, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Borden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac crew
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Where the van can park in Borden
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Borden
Also in Borden
Occasions we serve in Borden
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Borden for film and TV crews
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Borden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Borden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Borden to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Central London is about 36 miles from Borden. Borden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in ME9, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include The Street, Mountview and Homestead View; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
Common questions in Borden
Which station is closest to Borden?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Borden from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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