Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Chainhurst, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chainhurst? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Chainhurst?
About our film set catering in Chainhurst
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater outside broadcasts and period dramas on location, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Chainhurst, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Chainhurst chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What else we do in Chainhurst
Perfect for your shoot in Chainhurst
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
Chainhurst is roughly 32 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
Chainhurst questions
Which station is closest to Chainhurst?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chainhurst?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Location catering around Chainhurst
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the TN12 area, we can bring the van to you. Chainhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chainhurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 2 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chainhurst, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN12 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Raynham Villas and Hunton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Chainhurst, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
For event organisers in Chainhurst
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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