Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Kent Street events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Kent Street and across Kent.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Kent Street events
Film set catering in Kent Street, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We are frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Kent Street, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Kent Street: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Crew catering near Kent Street
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME18, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Kent Street to London (26 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Among the historic houses close to Kent Street are Old Soar Manor (2.8 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in ME18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Kent Street and Malling Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Kent Street we cover include Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Kent Street
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kent Street
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose film set catering in Kent Street?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
In Kent Street and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Kent Street is about 26 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Kent Street: your questions answered
Is Kent Street close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Kent Street?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Kent Street hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in Kent Street and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Also near Kent Street
What else we do in Kent Street
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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