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Film Set Catering for Doddington events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Doddington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Doddington?
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Doddington 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.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Doddington
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and location shoots, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Doddington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Places near Doddington
More for events in Doddington
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Doddington? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Doddington
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Doddington
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Doddington: your questions answered
How far is Doddington from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Doddington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
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 for a clear quote.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Shooting in Doddington: unit bases and access
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In and around Doddington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Doddington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Doddington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Doddington is about 40 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Doddington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Doddington, we cover Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Why choose film set catering in Doddington?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Doddington book the van for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Within reach of Doddington are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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