Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Chestfield, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Chestfield and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Chestfield
Location catering around Chestfield
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Chestfield will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent.
For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in Chestfield: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. The A2990 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Chestfield. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Chestfield is on the A2990, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Film set catering in Chestfield, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for stills shoots and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Chestfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Chestfield
Which station is closest to Chestfield?
Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, in Chestfield itself.
Can you serve near the sea around Chestfield?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chestfield?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chestfield?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In December, daylight in Chestfield ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chestfield? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to Chestfield
What else we do in Chestfield
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chestfield
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Why choose film set catering in Chestfield?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Chestfield is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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