Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Leeds
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Leeds.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Leeds
How our film set catering works in Leeds
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We are frequently asked to cater outside broadcasts and wrap celebrations, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Leeds can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Events we cater in Leeds
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
Within reach of Leeds are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (1 mile east) and Stoneacre (1.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why choose a fish and chip van in Leeds?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Leeds hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Leeds
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Leeds
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
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. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Leeds
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Planning a shoot in Leeds
Leeds is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a shoot in Leeds, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Leeds to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Leeds is about 35 miles from central London. Leeds is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Brogden Crescent, Forge Lane and Gloriette Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Leeds, we also cover Ashbank (1 mile north-east), Broomfield (1 mile east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chartway Street (2 miles south) and Kingswood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (1 mile east) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (less than half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Leeds? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Long summer days in Leeds, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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FAQs for Leeds
Which station is closest to Leeds?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Leeds?
We do. Leeds is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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