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Film and TV set catering in Nash, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Nash and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Nash?
Film set catering for your shoot in Nash
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and unit base lunches, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Nash, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in Nash ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A dining area at base helps.
Places near Nash
Other occasions in Nash
Nash: your questions answered
Is Nash close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Nash too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Nash.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Nash?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where the van can park in Nash
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a shoot in Nash
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For shoots in Nash, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Nash is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 60 miles from Nash. For crew arriving by train, Adisham station is about 3.7 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). The countryside around Nash includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Occasions we serve in Nash
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Nash and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
Within reach of Nash are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if plans change
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Nash and across Kent
See how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Nash
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Nash, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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