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Film Set Catering for Daniel's Water events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Daniel's Water. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Daniel's Water events
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Daniel's Water? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How our film set catering works in Daniel's Water
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For ad shoots and wrap celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Daniel's Water, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Events we cater in Daniel's Water
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Towns and villages near Daniel's Water
Other occasions in Daniel's Water
Crew catering near Daniel's Water
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Daniel's Water as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Daniel's Water is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Daniel's Water, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over TN26. If your venue is just outside Daniel's Water, we also cover Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Daniel's Water: your questions answered
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 Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In December, daylight in Daniel's Water ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Daniel's Water?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Daniel's Water hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Daniel's Water and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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