Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Luddesdown, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Luddesdown.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Luddesdown?
Film set catering in Luddesdown, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re often asked to cater unit base lunches and seaside and period locations, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Luddesdown, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Luddesdown: your questions answered
Could you trade in Camer Park Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
How far is Luddesdown from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can the van come to Luddesdown?
We do. Luddesdown is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Luddesdown? 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Luddesdown. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Luddesdown hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
Luddesdown for film and TV crews
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Bookings in Luddesdown come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Luddesdown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Luddesdown is roughly 23 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Sole Street station is about 1.2 miles away.
For shoots in DA13, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Luddesdown
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Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Luddesdown has light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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