Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Dean Street
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Dean Street? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Dean Street
Film set catering in Dean Street, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Dean Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Dean Street
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Dean Street, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Dean Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.5 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.6 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Dean Street, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From Forge Lane and Dean Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Dean Street, we cover East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dean Street includes Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dean Street?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Dean Street
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Dean Street, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Dean Street
Can the van park in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
For event organisers in Dean Street
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Dean Street
Also in Dean Street
- 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