Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Breach, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Breach.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Breach
About our film set catering in Breach
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and crew treats on long shoot days, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Breach, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Breach? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Breach for film and TV crews
Breach is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Breach or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Breach to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Central London is about 34 miles from Breach. Breach is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Breach, we also cover Newington (1 mile south-east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-west), Lower Halstow (1 mile north-east), Upchurch (1 mile north) and Moor Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.8 miles south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Breach, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Breach
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Breach from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Events we cater in Breach
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
These are some of the bookings we take around Breach:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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