Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Marley, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Marley and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Marley events
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Film set catering in Marley, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For commercials and music videos and location filming, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural locations near Marley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Marley, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Marley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What affects the price in Marley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where the van can park in Marley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Marley: your questions answered
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Marley from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Marley
Also in Marley
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Crew catering near Marley
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Marley or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Marley to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Marley is about 38 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Marley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Marley we cover include Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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