Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Grubb Street
Film set catering in Grubb Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
Film set catering in Grubb Street
Film set catering in Grubb Street, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is stills shoots and location filming, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Grubb Street, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Location catering around Grubb Street
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. In and around Grubb Street, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Grubb Street to London (17 miles away).
Grubb Street is roughly 17 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Grubb Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in DA2, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Grubb Street include Longfield Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Grubb Street
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Grubb Street and across Kent
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Grubb Street
Also in Grubb Street
What affects the price in Grubb Street
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Occasions we serve in Grubb Street
Service is quick from the hatch.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Grubb Street, people book us for events such as:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Historic houses near Grubb Street include Lullingstone Castle (5 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
Grubb Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Grubb Street?
Longfield station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
How far is Grubb Street from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Grubb Street, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Share the base location and route
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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