Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in East End, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in East End? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in East End
Film set catering in East End, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and crew morale days.
Near East End, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Events we cater in East End
It is a morale boost.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East End book the van for events such as:
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
East End is about 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
East End for film and TV crews
East End is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. People in East End book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. East End is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to East End are Smallhythe Place (5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. East End is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN17 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Wood Lane, Mockbeggar Lane and Jackson Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside East End, we also cover Fosten Green (1 mile north), Clapper Hill (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (1 mile east), West Cross (2 miles south) and Strood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east) and Bearsted (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (within half a mile south).
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Towns and villages near East End
What else we do in East End
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- We cover East End and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Light in East End lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
East End: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is East End too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
- 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