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Film and TV set catering in Fir Toll, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Fir Toll and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Fir Toll events
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Fir Toll
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and seaside shoots, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Fir Toll can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, Fir Toll has light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Location catering around Fir Toll
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Fir Toll to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Fir Toll is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Fir Toll include Godinton House (3.6 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Fir Toll is about 43 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over TN27 and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Fir Toll, we cover Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Fir Toll. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Fir Toll hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Fir Toll and across Kent
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose film set catering in Fir Toll?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, Pluckley station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What else we do in Fir Toll
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Fir Toll? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Fir Toll: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Fir Toll?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Fir Toll from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you cover Fir Toll?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fir Toll is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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