Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Iwade, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Iwade and across Kent.
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Iwade?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How our film set catering works in Iwade
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Typical bookings include shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a location shoot near Iwade, base might be in a field or farmyard. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Iwade hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Iwade and the whole of Kent
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Iwade: unit bases and access
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Iwade and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Iwade is roughly 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Iwade, we also cover Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Why choose film set catering in Iwade?
It needs no kitchen on location.
In Iwade and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Kemsley station, about 1 mile south.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Iwade chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get 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 fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Iwade questions
Which station is closest to Iwade?
The closest is Kemsley station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van park in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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 the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What about crew who do not eat 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.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
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