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Film Set Catering for Charing Hill events
Film set catering in Charing Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Charing Hill events
How our film set catering works in Charing Hill
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for treat days on a long shoot and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near Charing Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Charing Hill
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Also near Charing Hill
What else we do in Charing Hill
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree how the base is left
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Questions from Charing Hill
Is Charing Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Charing Hill from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Occasions we serve in Charing Hill
It’s self-contained.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charing Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Winter shoots near Charing Hill chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Charing Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planning a shoot in Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Charing Hill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Charing Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Charing Hill are Godinton House (4.2 miles south) and Belmont House and Gardens (4.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Charing Hill is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Charing Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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