Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Brook, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Brook.
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
Film set catering in Brook
Crew catering near Brook
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For shoots in Brook, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wye station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Brook is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Brook include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
About our film set catering in Brook
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and wrap parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Brook, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Brook, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Winter shoots near Brook chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Questions from Brook
How far is Brook from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you come to Brook?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Brook and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater 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.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Brook and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Why choose film set catering in Brook?
It works in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Brook, people book us for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
Brook is about 51 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Nearby places to Brook
Other occasions in Brook
- 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