Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Murston events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Murston and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Murston
Film set catering in Murston, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We’re frequently asked to cater music video shoots and period dramas on location, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots around Murston frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Murston for film and TV crews
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Murston is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Murston is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Sittingbourne station is about 0.7 miles away. Murston is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (under half a mile west).
- Schools near Murston include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Murston
Other occasions in Murston
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Long summer days in Murston, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Murston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Murston
Is Murston close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Murston?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Perfect for your shoot in Murston
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Murston, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Murston is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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