Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Farleigh Green events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Farleigh Green and across Kent.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Farleigh Green
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Film set catering in Farleigh Green, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside and period locations and treat days on a long shoot, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Farleigh Green 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, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll 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.
Planning a shoot in Farleigh Green
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Farleigh Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, East Farleigh station is about 1 mile away. Farleigh Green is about 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Farleigh Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Farleigh Green, we cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.5 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Farleigh Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Farleigh Green lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Occasions we serve in Farleigh Green
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.9 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
Farleigh Green: your questions answered
How far is Farleigh Green from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Nearby places to Farleigh Green
More for events in Farleigh Green
- 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