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Film and TV set catering in East Farleigh, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in East Farleigh? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in East Farleigh
Film set catering for your shoot in East Farleigh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include photo shoots and wrap celebrations, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like East Farleigh, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Perfect for your shoot in East Farleigh
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in East Farleigh book the van for occasions like:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
Crew coming by rail can use the station: East Farleigh has its own station, East Farleigh station.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why East Farleigh hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover East Farleigh and the whole of Kent
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in East Farleigh lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
East Farleigh for film and TV crews
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover East Farleigh as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. East Farleigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Central London is about 30 miles from East Farleigh, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to East Farleigh are Stoneacre (4 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of East Farleigh, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME15 and ME16 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find East Farleigh on the B2010, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For shoots just outside East Farleigh, we cover Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near East Farleigh
Other occasions in East Farleigh
East Farleigh questions
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like East Farleigh?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What affects the price in East Farleigh
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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