Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Longfield, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Longfield.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Longfield?
Crew catering near Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Longfield as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Longfield to London (about 19 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Longfield has its own station, Longfield station. Within reach of Longfield are historic houses such as Cobham College (4 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Longfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across DA3 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Longfield include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
How our film set catering works in Longfield
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and wrap parties.
Near Longfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Longfield questions
Can the van park in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Longfield?
Longfield has its own station: Longfield station.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Also near Longfield
Other occasions in Longfield
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Longfield. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Longfield hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
Perfect for your shoot in Longfield
It’s a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take around Longfield:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Longfield is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in Longfield ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Longfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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