Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Goodnestone and the surrounding area.
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Goodnestone?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. 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.
Why book our van in Goodnestone
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Goodnestone and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Film set catering in Goodnestone, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for event crews and location filming.
Near Goodnestone, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Goodnestone and the surrounding area. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Goodnestone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Goodnestone is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (within half a mile south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (under half a mile south-west)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Goodnestone
Which station is closest to Goodnestone?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Goodnestone too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to Goodnestone?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Goodnestone and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Why choose film set catering in Goodnestone?
It is ideal for short jobs.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Goodnestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Adisham station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Places near Goodnestone
Other occasions in Goodnestone
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Goodnestone 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Goodnestone, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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