Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Lilyvale
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lilyvale? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Lilyvale events
Film set catering in Lilyvale, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and unit base lunches.
Near Lilyvale, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Location catering around Lilyvale
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For shoots in Lilyvale, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lilyvale to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 53 miles from Lilyvale. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lilyvale, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across TN25. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Lilyvale
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Lilyvale, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Lilyvale is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Lilyvale
What else we do in Lilyvale
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lilyvale? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Questions from Lilyvale
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Lilyvale?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
- 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