Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Great Chart
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Great Chart.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Great Chart events
Great Chart for film and TV crews
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Great Chart to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Historic houses near Great Chart include Godinton House (1.1 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Great Chart, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN23 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Great Chart include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
How our film set catering works in Great Chart
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and commercials and music videos, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Great Chart, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Light in Great Chart lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Agree how the base is left
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send allergies to us in writing
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Great Chart
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Great Chart
Is Great Chart close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Who books film set catering in Great Chart?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Great Chart, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
Great Chart is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
For event organisers in Great Chart
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
Places near Great Chart
Other occasions in Great Chart
- 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