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Film Set Catering in Lower Cox Street
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Cox Street and the surrounding area.
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Lower Cox Street?
Film set catering in Lower Cox Street, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and wrap parties, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Lower Cox Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why choose film set catering in Lower Cox Street?
It’s self-contained.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lower Cox Street book the van for events such as:
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.6 miles south) and Leeds Castle (5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. On a winter shoot near Lower Cox Street, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Lower Cox Street and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Lower Cox Street
Is Lower Cox Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lower Cox Street.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Working with your venue
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Also near Lower Cox Street
Other occasions in Lower Cox Street
Crew catering near Lower Cox Street
Lower Cox Street is about 4 miles south of Gillingham, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Lower Cox Street, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Lower Cox Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lower Cox Street to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. Lower Cox Street is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lower Cox Street, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in Scragged Oak (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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