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Film Set Catering for Davington events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Davington.
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Davington
Film set catering in Davington, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For live events and broadcasts and crew morale days, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Davington, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Davington
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Davington, people book us for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 44 miles from Davington.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Shooting in Davington: unit bases and access
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Davington is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Davington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Davington include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Schools near Davington include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (less than half a mile south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Davington
Could you trade in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Davington from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
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 adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Towns and villages near Davington
What else we do in Davington
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Long summer days in Davington, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Davington?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Davington hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Davington and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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