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Film and TV set catering in Chilmington Green, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Chilmington Green and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Chilmington Green
Film set catering in Chilmington Green, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Chilmington Green, 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 before booking.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Places near Chilmington Green
What else we do in Chilmington Green
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Chilmington Green
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Chilmington Green for film and TV crews
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For a shoot in Chilmington Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Chilmington Green. Chilmington Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Chilmington Green is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Chilmington Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN23, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Chilmington Green include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, Chilmington Green has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Chilmington Green questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Chilmington Green?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
For event organisers in Chilmington Green
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose film set catering in Chilmington Green?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1.9 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
What affects the price in Chilmington Green
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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