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Film Set Catering for Chart Sutton events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Chart Sutton.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Chart Sutton?
How our film set catering works in Chart Sutton
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We are frequently asked to cater photo shoots and seaside and period locations, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Chart Sutton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Chart Sutton
What else we do in Chart Sutton
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Name a contact in the production office
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chart Sutton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
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.
FAQs for Chart Sutton
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Chart Sutton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Chart Sutton is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Chart Sutton for film and TV crews
Chart Sutton is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Chart Sutton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Chart Sutton include Stoneacre (2 miles north) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 3.6 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chart Sutton, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Plough Wents Road, Amber Lane and Marsham Crescent or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Chart Sutton, we also cover Wierton (1 mile south-west), Five Wents (1 mile east), Warmlake (1 mile east), Langley (1 mile north-east) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.4 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.1 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north) and Cornwallis Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.9 miles east)
Why choose film set catering in Chart Sutton?
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
Chart Sutton is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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