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Film Set Catering in Langley Heath
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Langley Heath.
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Langley Heath
Langley Heath: your questions answered
How far is Langley Heath from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Langley Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can the van come to Langley Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Langley Heath is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Film set catering for your shoot in Langley Heath
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for crew lunches at base and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Langley Heath, tracks and soft ground need checking. 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
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. On a winter shoot near Langley Heath, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Langley Heath and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Crew catering near Langley Heath
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the ME17 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Langley Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 35 miles from Langley Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Langley Heath are historic houses such as Stoneacre (1.4 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (1.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Langley Heath, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Langley Heath we cover include Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Langley Heath includes Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Potting Shed pub (0.5 miles west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Langley Heath
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Also near Langley Heath
Other occasions in Langley Heath
- 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