Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Charing Heath
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Charing Heath. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Charing Heath events
How our film set catering works in Charing Heath
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and commercials and music videos.
Rural locations near Charing Heath can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Crew catering near Charing Heath
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Charing Heath and nearby villages. Charing Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Charing Heath is about 42 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Charing station is about 1.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charing Heath, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Charing Heath, we also cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Charing Heath
How far is Charing Heath from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Charing Heath?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew generally gather round the hatch once service starts. On a winter shoot near Charing Heath, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Charing Heath?
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Charing Heath, people book us for events such as:
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
Nearby places to Charing Heath
Also in Charing Heath
- 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