Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Brookland, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Brookland and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Brookland
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Film set catering in Brookland, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For unit base lunches and outside broadcasts, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Brookland, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Brookland
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Brookland
Organising a club, school or community event in Brookland? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Brookland
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Planning a shoot in Brookland
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Brookland come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Brookland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 53 miles from Brookland. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Brookland
Which station is closest to Brookland?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Brookland close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, daylight in Brookland ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Brookland
What else we do in Brookland
Perfect for your shoot in Brookland
It is a morale boost.
In Brookland and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- 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