Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Marden
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Marden and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Marden?
Film set catering for your shoot in Marden
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater crew lunches at base and seaside shoots, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Around Marden, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Also in Marden
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Marden questions
Which station is closest to Marden?
Marden has its own station: Marden station.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cover Marden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Marden and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Marden is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Marden? 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.
What affects the price in Marden
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Shooting in Marden: unit bases and access
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Marden, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Marden to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Marden has its own station, Marden station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Marden
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Marden?
It works in any weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Marden is roughly 34 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- 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