Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Kettle Corner
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Kettle Corner.
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Kettle Corner
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kettle Corner
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
How our film set catering works in Kettle Corner
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for wrap parties and photo shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Kettle Corner, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
For event organisers in Kettle Corner
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kettle Corner? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Nearby places to Kettle Corner
More for events in Kettle Corner
Planning a shoot in Kettle Corner
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Kettle Corner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Central London is about 30 miles from Kettle Corner. Among the historic houses close to Kettle Corner are Stoneacre (4.7 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Kettle Corner is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on St Helens Lane and Lower Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Kettle Corner includes Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
FAQs for Kettle Corner
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Kettle Corner from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Kettle Corner?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kettle Corner is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Kettle Corner
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter shoots near Kettle Corner chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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