Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Kingsdown. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Kingsdown events
Film set catering for your shoot in Kingsdown
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Kingsdown, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Location catering around Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings in Kingsdown come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Kingsdown to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Kingsdown is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Kingsdown are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsdown, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Newbury (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile east), Dungate (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile north) and Lynsted (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north) and Newnham Castle (1.8 miles south-east).
FAQs for Kingsdown
Do you come out to small places like Kingsdown?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Kingsdown from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Kingsdown
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Kingsdown and Kent:
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Kingsdown
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Kingsdown, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Kingsdown
More for events in Kingsdown
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingsdown? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Kingsdown chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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