Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Cold Harbour, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Cold Harbour.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Cold Harbour
Film set catering in Cold Harbour, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for event crews and ad shoots.
Near Cold Harbour, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What affects the price in Cold Harbour
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
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.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Nearby places to Cold Harbour
More for events in Cold Harbour
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Who books film set catering in Cold Harbour?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 42 miles from Cold Harbour, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Cold Harbour
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cold Harbour
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Cold Harbour chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Cold Harbour? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Cold Harbour as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Cold Harbour to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Charing station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Cold Harbour is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
- 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