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Film Set Catering for Linkhill events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Linkhill and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Linkhill
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Linkhill: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Linkhill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Linkhill
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it is live events and broadcasts and lunch at the unit base, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Linkhill can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Linkhill
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Places near Linkhill
Also in Linkhill
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Who books film set catering in Linkhill?
It’s a morale boost.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Linkhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Linkhill is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Linkhill
- A clear quote before booking
Common questions in Linkhill
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Linkhill close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Linkhill for film and TV crews
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. For shoots in Linkhill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Linkhill. Linkhill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Linkhill are Great Dixter (1.8 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Linkhill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Linkhill, we also cover Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Linkhill includes Flatropers Wood.
- 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