Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Eastwood events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Eastwood and across Kent.
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Eastwood
How our film set catering works in Eastwood
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Eastwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Eastwood: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Eastwood?
Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Eastwood 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.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Eastwood?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What happens on the day
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. Long summer days in Eastwood, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
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. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Eastwood
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Eastwood is about 38 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
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?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Eastwood
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Location catering around Eastwood
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For shoots in Eastwood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Eastwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Eastwood to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Within reach of Eastwood are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (4.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.8 miles north. Eastwood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME17, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Eastwood, we also cover Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Provender Public House (0.5 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Eastwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Also near Eastwood
Also in Eastwood
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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