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Film and TV set catering in Gold Street, 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 Gold Street.
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Gold Street
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Gold Street
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We are frequently asked to cater location filming and end-of-shoot parties, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Gold Street, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Questions from Gold Street
How far is Gold Street from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Camer Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Gold Street for film and TV crews
Gold Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Gold Street include Cobham College (0.6 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (3.6 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 22 miles from Gold Street.
Shoots anywhere in DA12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Sole Street (1 mile west), Round Street (1 mile north-west), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Luddesdown (1 mile south-east) and Meopham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north) and Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Meopham School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Also near Gold Street
More for events in Gold Street
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Gold Street is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Gold Street
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Gold Street: Sole Street station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Gold Street
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Gold Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Share the base location and route
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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