Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Lynsted, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lynsted.
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Lynsted
Questions from Lynsted
Is Lynsted close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Film set catering in Lynsted, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for photo shoots and music video shoots.
Rural locations near Lynsted can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Lynsted, 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Lynsted
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the base location and route
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Shooting in Lynsted: unit bases and access
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Lynsted is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lynsted to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Central London is about 40 miles from Lynsted, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Lynsted are Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Lynsted is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Lynsted
What else we do in Lynsted
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Who books film set catering in Lynsted?
It is ideal for short jobs.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, Teynham station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
- 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