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Film Set Catering in Fairbourne Heath
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Fairbourne Heath and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in Fairbourne Heath
Film set catering in Fairbourne Heath, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and shoots on location.
Near Fairbourne Heath, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning a shoot in Fairbourne Heath
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Shoots in Fairbourne Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Fairbourne Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fairbourne Heath to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Within reach of Fairbourne Heath are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Stoneacre (4.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Fairbourne Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Lenham Road and Windmill Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Fairbourne Heath include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Fairbourne Heath
It’s ideal for short jobs.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 38 miles from Fairbourne Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fairbourne Heath? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In December, daylight in Fairbourne Heath ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You share 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Fairbourne Heath, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Fairbourne Heath questions
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
- 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