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Film and TV set catering in Erriottwood, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Erriottwood and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Erriottwood?
FAQs for Erriottwood
Could you trade in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Erriottwood from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Erriottwood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
How our film set catering works in Erriottwood
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include event crews and location filming, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Erriottwood, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Location catering around Erriottwood
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Erriottwood will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Erriottwood to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Erriottwood is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Erriottwood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Erriottwood, we also cover Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (1 mile north)
Other occasions in Erriottwood
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Occasions we serve in Erriottwood
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Erriottwood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Among the historic houses close to Erriottwood are Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In December, daylight in Erriottwood ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Erriottwood
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in Erriottwood and across Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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