Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Gravesend
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Gravesend. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Gravesend
Who books film set catering in Gravesend?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
Gravesend is on or near the A2 and A226, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
Film set catering for your shoot in Gravesend
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are often asked to cater outside broadcasts and shoots on location, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a town like Gravesend, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A chip van fits right in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Gravesend
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Gravesend
Could you trade in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Gravesend?
Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Gravesend?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Gravesend?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Gravesend is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Crew catering near Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Gravesend is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Gravesend are historic houses such as Cobham College (2.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 21 miles from Gravesend.
Anywhere in DA12 and DA11, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Gravesend on the A2 and A226, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Gravesend include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Gravesend include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Gravesend
Other occasions in Gravesend
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, daylight in Gravesend ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
For event organisers in Gravesend
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gravesend? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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