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Film Set Catering for Coxheath events

Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Coxheath and across Kent.

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About our film set catering in Coxheath

On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re frequently asked to cater event crews and crew morale days, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.

Shoots around Coxheath frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.

Location: Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
Region: Kent
Menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Extras: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

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Coxheath: your questions answered

Can the van park in Quarry Wood?

Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.

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 follow the site rules.

Can the van park on grass?

Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

Which areas do you serve?

We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.

Where does the van go on location?

Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.

Do you need power or water?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.

What will the production need?

Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.

Do you take everything away?

We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.

Shooting in Coxheath: unit bases and access

Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME17 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.

For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Coxheath are Stoneacre (3.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coxheath, so check vehicle rules with locations.

For shoots in ME17 and ME15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Coxheath we cover include Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).

Nearby you’ll also find The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).

Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
Local pubs include The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)

Map of Coxheath © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I sort the food myself?

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.

For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.

A chip van compared with other options

A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why us?

A quote that spells everything out
Something for crew to gather round
Fried fresh, not kept warm
Nothing for you to cook or clear

Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.

For event organisers in Coxheath

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coxheath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.

How we price a fish and chip van for the crew

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

The day of the week
Numbers
Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and road charges

Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.

Details that help

For a quote, it helps to have:

Dietary needs, with numbers
A picture of the space and the way in
Roughly how many people, including children
The date and time of the event

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.

What happens on the day

Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Coxheath is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.