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Film Set Catering for Broadstone events
Film set catering in Broadstone: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Broadstone?
Film set catering in Broadstone, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Whether it’s seaside shoots and wrap celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Rural locations near Broadstone can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Broadstone: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Events we cater in Broadstone
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Broadstone is about 39 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
There’s 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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Broadstone, and we will check the date and send a price.
Also near Broadstone
Other occasions in Broadstone
Broadstone questions
Is Broadstone close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Broadstone too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Shooting in Broadstone: unit bases and access
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Broadstone to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of Broadstone are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.7 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broadstone, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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