Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Grafty Green events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Grafty Green. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Grafty Green events
Film set catering in Grafty Green, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and crew treats on long shoot days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Grafty Green, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Crew catering near Grafty Green
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Grafty Green, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Grafty Green, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.5 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Grafty Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Schools near Grafty Green include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (within half a mile north)
Also near Grafty Green
Other occasions in Grafty Green
Events we cater in Grafty Green
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Grafty Green hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Grafty Green
How far is Grafty Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Grafty Green
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Grafty Green is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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