Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Ditton, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ditton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Ditton?
Film set catering for your shoot in Ditton
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for outside broadcasts and location shoots.
Near Ditton, base may be a field or yard. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Ditton hosts choose us
- Events in Ditton and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for crew to gather round
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ditton
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near Ditton chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Ditton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ditton?
Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Ditton Quarry?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Towns and villages near Ditton
Also in Ditton
Location catering around Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For shoots in Ditton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ditton. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Ditton is about 28 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Ditton are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, Station Road and Scott Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kentish Quarryman pub (less than half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Events we cater in Ditton
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ditton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Aylesford station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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