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Film and TV set catering in Boughton Aluph, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Boughton Aluph? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Boughton Aluph
Film set catering for your shoot in Boughton Aluph
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater crew morale days and photo shoots.
Rural locations near Boughton Aluph can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Boughton Aluph questions
Is Boughton Aluph close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you come to Boughton Aluph?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Boughton Aluph is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, 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.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Planning a shoot in Boughton Aluph
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Aluph is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Boughton Aluph is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Boughton Aluph to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Boughton Aluph are Godinton House (4.2 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Boughton Aluph is roughly 48 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Aluph, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Boughton Aluph we cover include Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Flying Horse Inn (1 mile south-west)
Why choose film set catering in Boughton Aluph?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Boughton Aluph book the van for occasions like:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wye station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Boughton Aluph and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
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Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. On a winter shoot near Boughton Aluph, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
- 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