Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Brattle
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Brattle? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering for Brattle events
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Film set catering in Brattle, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For treat days on a long shoot and seaside and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Brattle, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Planning a shoot in Brattle
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brattle and nearby villages. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 48 miles from Brattle, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Brattle include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include Stonebridge Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Brattle is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Brattle? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What affects the price in Brattle
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Brattle
- Bookings across Kent, including Brattle
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Brattle
Crews love a chip van day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.1 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Brattle
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Questions from Brattle
Which station is closest to Brattle?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Brattle close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Brattle?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, 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.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
- 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