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Film and TV set catering in Kingsnorth, Medway
Film set catering in Kingsnorth: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Kingsnorth
Film set catering in Kingsnorth, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include music video shoots and location filming, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Kingsnorth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Kingsnorth questions
What’s the nearest station to Kingsnorth?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, Kingsnorth has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Kingsnorth
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Kingsnorth, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingsnorth? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Shooting in Kingsnorth: unit bases and access
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Shoots in Kingsnorth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Kingsnorth is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Kingsnorth includes Bishop Saltings.
Why choose film set catering in Kingsnorth?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
Kingsnorth is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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