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Film Set Catering in Chartham
Film set catering in Chartham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Chartham
Perfect for your shoot in Chartham
It lifts the crew.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 51 miles from Chartham.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Film set catering in Chartham, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and shoots on location.
Near Chartham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
What affects the price in Chartham
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Location catering around Chartham
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Chartham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chartham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Chartham: Chartham station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of CT4. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, River Court and The Green or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Chartham, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Chartham
Other occasions in Chartham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Chartham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Chartham and the whole of Kent
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, Chartham has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Chartham
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Chartham?
Chartham has its own station: Chartham station.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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