Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Curteis' Corner events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Curteis' Corner and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Curteis' Corner
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Curteis' Corner, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for unit base lunches and period dramas on location.
Near Curteis' Corner, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Curteis' Corner 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.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Curteis' Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
FAQs for Curteis' Corner
Which station is closest to Curteis' Corner?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Curteis' Corner too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Where the van can park in Curteis' Corner
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Curteis' Corner?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Curteis' Corner and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in Curteis' Corner: unit bases and access
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Curteis' Corner, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Curteis' Corner to Canterbury (22 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Headcorn station is about 2.9 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Curteis' Corner, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south)
Towns and villages near Curteis' Corner
Other occasions in Curteis' Corner
For event organisers in Curteis' Corner
Organising a club, school or community event in Curteis' Corner? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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