Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Bossingham, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Bossingham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Bossingham
Location catering around Bossingham
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Shoots in Bossingham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Bossingham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Bossingham is about 55 miles from central London. Historic houses near Bossingham include Acrise Place (4.9 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bossingham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
How our film set catering works in Bossingham
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and stills shoots, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Bossingham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in Bossingham lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Bossingham questions
Which station is closest to Bossingham?
Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van go 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.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Nearby places to Bossingham
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Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bossingham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Bossingham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Bossingham
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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