Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Bridge, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Bridge and across Kent.
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Bridge
About our film set catering in Bridge
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and outside broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Bridge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Perfect for your shoot in Bridge
It works in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 55 miles from Bridge.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Bridge
Do you come out to small places like Bridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bridge?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Bridge
What else we do in Bridge
Planning a shoot in Bridge
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In and around Bridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bridge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Bridge is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Arms (under half a mile east)
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Winter shoots near Bridge chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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