Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Grove Green
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Grove Green.
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Grove Green events
Film set catering in Grove Green, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and end-of-shoot parties.
For a location shoot near Grove Green, base might be in a field or farmyard. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Where the van can park in Grove Green
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Occasions we serve in Grove Green
It lifts the crew.
Whatever the occasion in Grove Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Grove Green is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Grove Green
Could you trade in Vinters Valley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Grove Green?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near Grove Green, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Grove Green
What else we do in Grove Green
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Location catering around Grove Green
Grove Green is about 1 mile east of Foley Park, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Grove Green. Grove Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Historic houses near Grove Green include Stoneacre (2.5 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Grove Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME14, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include New Cut Road, Hampton Road and Bargrove Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Penenden Heath (1 mile west), Weavering (1 mile south-east), Foley Park (1 mile west), Harbourland (1 mile north-west) and Detling (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (under half a mile north-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Grove Green includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Schools near Grove Green include Valley Park School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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