Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Maltman's Hill events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Maltman's Hill and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Maltman's Hill
About our film set catering in Maltman's Hill
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for outside broadcasts and unit base lunches.
Near Maltman's Hill, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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’s fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Maltman's Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Why choose film set catering in Maltman's Hill?
It is ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
Central London is about 42 miles from Maltman's Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in Maltman's Hill lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning a shoot in Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Maltman's Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Maltman's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Maltman's Hill to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (5 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 1.2 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Maltman's Hill, we cover Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Maltman's Hill, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Maltman's Hill
Which station is closest to Maltman's Hill?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Maltman's Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Places near Maltman's Hill
What else we do in Maltman's Hill
- 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