Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Highsted, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Highsted. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Highsted?
Highsted for film and TV crews
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Highsted is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Highsted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Stockers Hill and Highsted Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Highsted, we cover Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
- Schools near Highsted include Fulston Manor School (1 mile north)
Film set catering in Highsted, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Highsted, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Occasions we serve in Highsted
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Highsted and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sittingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in Highsted ends around 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’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
For event organisers in Highsted
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Highsted
Do you come out to small places like Highsted?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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