Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Keycol, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Keycol. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Keycol?
Keycol for film and TV crews
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in Keycol, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Keycol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Keycol to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Newington station is about 1.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Keycol, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across ME9. Whether your shoot is on Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Schools near Keycol include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (1 mile west)
Film set catering in Keycol, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater photo shoots and crew lunches at base, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Keycol, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. On a winter shoot near Keycol, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Questions from Keycol
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 follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Keycol?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What else we do in Keycol
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Keycol
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Keycol? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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