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Film Set Catering in Larkfield
Film set catering in Larkfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Larkfield
Larkfield questions
Is Larkfield close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Film set catering in Larkfield, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. For photo shoots and crew lunches at base, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Larkfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
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 get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
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The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Larkfield lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Larkfield
It works in any weather.
In Larkfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Larkfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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 will work through them with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Larkfield?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Larkfield hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Larkfield and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Where the van can park in Larkfield
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Larkfield
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Location catering around Larkfield
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Larkfield come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Larkfield to London (27 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 27 miles from Larkfield, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in ME20 and ME19, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Larkfield, we cover Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Larkfield include The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west) and The Malling School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monks Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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