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Film and TV set catering in East Malling, Kent
Film set catering in East Malling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
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Film set catering for your shoot in East Malling
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 mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for location shoots and treat days on a long shoot.
Shoots around East Malling frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
FAQs for East Malling
Is East Malling close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to East Malling?
East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can the van come to East Malling?
Yes, we do. East Malling is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in East Malling? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Location catering around East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For shoots in East Malling, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. East Malling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from East Malling to London (about 27 miles away).
Central London is about 27 miles from East Malling. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.9 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
This part of Kent takes in ME19, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near East Malling include The Malling School (under half a mile south) and The Malling School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in East Malling lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover East Malling and the whole of Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in East Malling
It is self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take in East Malling and Kent:
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is East Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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