Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Chalk
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Chalk? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Chalk?
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Chalk? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Chalk
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include location shoots and stills shoots, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Chalk can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chalk
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Towns and villages near Chalk
What else we do in Chalk
Common questions in Chalk
Do you come out to small places like Chalk?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chalk?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Chalk lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Location catering around Chalk
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chalk. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Gravesend station is about 2 miles away. Historic houses near Chalk include Cobham College (2.8 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the DA12 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Chalk, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chalk include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Chalk include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Chalk
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
Chalk is roughly 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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