Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Egerton, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Egerton and across Kent.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Egerton
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Film set catering for your shoot in Egerton
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it is commercials and music videos and shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Rural locations near Egerton can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Places near Egerton
Also in Egerton
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Crew catering near Egerton
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Egerton and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Egerton to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 2.7 miles away. Egerton is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park. From The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Egerton, we cover Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. On a winter shoot near Egerton, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
Why choose a fish and chip van in Egerton?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Egerton?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Egerton is about 41 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Egerton
Do you come out to small places like Egerton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van come to Egerton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Egerton and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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