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Film and TV set catering in Milstead, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Milstead.
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in Milstead?
About our film set catering in Milstead
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and wrap parties, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Milstead, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Milstead lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Milstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Milstead questions
Can the van park in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Milstead close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Milstead?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Places near Milstead
Also in Milstead
Perfect for your shoot in Milstead
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Milstead book the van for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Milstead is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
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 are ready, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Milstead: unit bases and access
Milstead is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in Milstead, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Milstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Milstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Frinsted Road, Manor Road and Horn Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Milstead we cover include Hollybushes (1 mile south-east), Bluetown (1 mile south-east), Frinsted (1 mile south-west), Wichling (2 miles south-east) and Doddington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3 miles north) and Newnham Castle (3.2 miles east).
- 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