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Film and TV set catering in Four Oaks, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Four Oaks.
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Four Oaks events
For event organisers in Four Oaks
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Film set catering in Four Oaks, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For fashion shoots on location and crew morale days, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Four Oaks, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Shooting in Four Oaks: unit bases and access
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Four Oaks, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Faversham station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Four Oaks are Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Four Oaks, we cover Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Four Oaks include The Abbey School (1.7 miles south-east)
FAQs for Four Oaks
Could you trade in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Four Oaks?
Faversham station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Four Oaks.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Four Oaks
More for events in Four Oaks
What affects the price in Four Oaks
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Four Oaks has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Four Oaks? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Four Oaks?
It lifts the crew.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Four Oaks and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
Four Oaks is about 43 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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