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Film and TV set catering in Kingsnorth, Kent
Film set catering in Kingsnorth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in Kingsnorth?
How our film set catering works in Kingsnorth
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days.
Near Kingsnorth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
FAQs for Kingsnorth
Which station is closest to Kingsnorth?
Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Kingsnorth
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Kingsnorth
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Kingsnorth
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Kingsnorth chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Kingsnorth for film and TV crews
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For shoots in Kingsnorth, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Kingsnorth is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashford International station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsnorth, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN23 and TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Kingsnorth we cover include Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kingsnorth include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Kingsnorth include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Kingsnorth
What else we do in Kingsnorth
- 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