Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Longfield Hill
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Longfield Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Longfield Hill
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering in Longfield Hill, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and stills shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Longfield Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Longfield Hill
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Longfield Hill, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Meopham station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Longfield Hill
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Longfield Hill and across Kent
- A clear quote before booking
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Put allergy details in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Longfield Hill ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Longfield Hill
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. For shoots in Longfield Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Longfield Hill. Longfield Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Longfield Hill to London (20 miles away).
Longfield Hill is about 20 miles from central London. Within reach of Longfield Hill are historic houses such as Cobham College (2.8 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Longfield Hill, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area. From Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Longfield Hill, we also cover New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield Hill include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Longfield Hill: your questions answered
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Longfield Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Also near Longfield Hill
More for events in Longfield Hill
- 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