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Film and TV set catering in Chillenden, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Chillenden and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Chillenden
How our film set catering works in Chillenden
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For ad shoots and lunch at the unit base, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Chillenden, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Chillenden questions
Which station is closest to Chillenden?
The closest is Aylesham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Chillenden close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to Chillenden?
Yes, we do. Chillenden is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Where the van can park in Chillenden
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chillenden
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Chillenden
What else we do in Chillenden
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Chillenden has light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chillenden?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Chillenden hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
Occasions we serve in Chillenden
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chillenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Aylesham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
Planning a shoot in Chillenden
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. For shoots in Chillenden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Chillenden to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.2 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Chillenden is roughly 61 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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