Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Fant, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Fant.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Book the van in Fant
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Film set catering for your shoot in Fant
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. For live events and broadcasts and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Fant, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Perfect for your shoot in Fant
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Fant and Kent:
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
Historic houses near Fant include Stoneacre (3.9 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Where the van can park in Fant
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fant
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
More for events in Fant
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Planning a shoot in Fant
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Fant to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Fant is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
The A26 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Fant. Central London is about 30 miles from Fant, within easy reach for London-based crews. Fant is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME16 and ME15. Your shoot could be at a house on Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A26, Fant is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Fant include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Fant
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Whatman Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Can the van come to Fant?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fant is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Fant ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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