Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Howt Green events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Howt Green.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Howt Green
About our film set catering in Howt Green
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and period dramas on location.
Near Howt Green, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In December, daylight in Howt Green ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Howt Green
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Howt Green: your questions answered
Is Howt Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go 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.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Shooting in Howt Green: unit bases and access
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in Howt Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Howt Green. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Kemsley station is about 0.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Howt Green, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Howt Green we cover include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Nearby places to Howt Green
More for events in Howt Green
Occasions we serve in Howt Green
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Howt Green, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 36 miles from Howt Green.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Howt Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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