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Film and TV set catering in Lenham Forstal, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Lenham Forstal? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Lenham Forstal
Film set catering in Lenham Forstal, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and live events and broadcasts.
Rural locations near Lenham Forstal can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Events we cater in Lenham Forstal
It’s ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
Lenham Forstal is roughly 41 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
FAQs for Lenham Forstal
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Lenham Forstal?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
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What affects the price in Lenham Forstal
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lenham Forstal? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Lenham Forstal hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Lenham Forstal, 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Planning a shoot in Lenham Forstal
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Lenham Forstal, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Lenham Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.7 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lenham Forstal, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- 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