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Film Set Catering in Chegworth
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Chegworth.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Chegworth
Film set catering in Chegworth, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include ad shoots and crew lunches at base, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Chegworth, 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 will be straight with you about what we can do.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Chegworth for film and TV crews
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your crew. Chegworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chegworth to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west) and Stoneacre (3.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Chegworth is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across ME17. If your venue is just outside Chegworth, we also cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chegworth include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, Chegworth has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Chegworth
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
Chegworth is about 37 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
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More for events in Chegworth
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Chegworth: your questions answered
Is Chegworth close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Chegworth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Chegworth?
We do. We serve events in Chegworth and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through 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