Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Kennington, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Kennington and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Kennington?
Where the van can park in Kennington
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
About our film set catering in Kennington
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for crew lunches at base and outside broadcasts.
Shoots around Kennington frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Kennington, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Kennington: unit bases and access
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN24 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Kennington to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Within reach of Kennington are historic houses such as Godinton House (2.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 48 miles from Kennington, within easy reach for London-based crews. Kennington is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN24 and TN25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Kennington include the A28, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kennington include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (under half a mile north)
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
For event organisers in Kennington
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books film set catering in Kennington?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Kennington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
With the A28 nearby, Kennington is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
FAQs for Kennington
Can the van park in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Nearby places to Kennington
More for events in Kennington
- 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