Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Lunsford
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lunsford.
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Film set catering for Lunsford events
About our film set catering in Lunsford
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and crew lunches at base.
Near Lunsford, base may be a field or yard. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Lunsford
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Lunsford and the whole of Kent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Lunsford
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lunsford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Lunsford include Starkey Castle (3.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lunsford
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Shooting in Lunsford: unit bases and access
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Across the ME20 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lunsford to London (26 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is New Hythe station, about 0.7 miles east. Central London is about 26 miles from Lunsford.
For shoots in ME20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lunsford includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lunsford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
FAQs for Lunsford
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
How far is Lunsford from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter shoots near Lunsford chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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