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Film and TV set catering in Marley, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Marley.
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Marley
Marley questions
How far is Marley from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Marley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How our film set catering works in Marley
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it’s location shoots and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Marley, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Perfect for your shoot in Marley
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Marley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Marley include Goodnestone Park (4.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Marley
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Marley. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Central London is about 57 miles from Marley. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Marley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Marley, we also cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Marley. Sunset in Marley is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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