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Film and TV set catering in Greenhill, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Greenhill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Greenhill
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Film set catering in Greenhill, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For wrap parties and unit base lunches, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Greenhill, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
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.
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The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. On a winter shoot near Greenhill, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Greenhill
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Greenhill
Is Greenhill close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Name a contact in the production office
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Planning a shoot in Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Shoots in Greenhill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 53 miles from Greenhill. The coast is within about 2 miles of Greenhill, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Greenhill includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Greenhill include Herne Bay High School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Share And Coulter Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Who books film set catering in Greenhill?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Greenhill:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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