Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Cross-at-Hand, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Cross-at-Hand and the surrounding area.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Cross-at-Hand?
Film set catering in Cross-at-Hand, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For end-of-shoot parties and unit base lunches, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Cross-at-Hand, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cover Cross-at-Hand and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Location catering around Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Cross-at-Hand, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cross-at-Hand, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Cross-at-Hand, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Cross-at-Hand, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Cross-at-Hand questions
How far is Cross-at-Hand from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Towns and villages near Cross-at-Hand
Other occasions in Cross-at-Hand
Who books film set catering in Cross-at-Hand?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cross-at-Hand and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
Central London is about 35 miles from Cross-at-Hand, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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