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Film and TV set catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Goodnestone. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Goodnestone
Questions from Goodnestone
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Film set catering in Goodnestone, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include photo shoots and wrap celebrations, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Goodnestone can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why choose film set catering in Goodnestone?
Crews love a chip van day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goodnestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
Within reach of Goodnestone are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (5 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Goodnestone
- Classic food your crew already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Goodnestone is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Goodnestone? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Goodnestone
What else we do in Goodnestone
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Crew catering near Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Goodnestone and the surrounding area. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Goodnestone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Goodnestone is about 46 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.9 miles west. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Goodnestone includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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