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Film Set Catering in Boughton Monchelsea
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Boughton Monchelsea and across Kent.
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Boughton Monchelsea
Film set catering for your shoot in Boughton Monchelsea
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are often booked for wrap celebrations and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Boughton Monchelsea, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Who books film set catering in Boughton Monchelsea?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
Boughton Monchelsea is roughly 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Location catering around Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Boughton Monchelsea, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Within reach of Boughton Monchelsea are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.2 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (4.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Boughton Monchelsea is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Boughton Monchelsea sits on or near the B2163, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Boughton Monchelsea, we also cover Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Boughton Monchelsea include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Curious Eatery pub (less than half a mile west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Boughton Monchelsea
Is Boughton Monchelsea close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, 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.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Boughton Monchelsea?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Boughton Monchelsea is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Boughton Monchelsea
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Boughton Monchelsea
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or 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