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Film and TV set catering in Neames Forstal, Kent
Film set catering in Neames Forstal: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Neames Forstal?
Film set catering in Neames Forstal, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Neames Forstal can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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’s crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Neames Forstal
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Neames Forstal will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Neames Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Neames Forstal to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Neames Forstal is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Neames Forstal: Selling station. Neames Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Neames Forstal, we cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Neames Forstal include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, Neames Forstal has light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Neames Forstal
Also in Neames Forstal
Who books film set catering in Neames Forstal?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Neames Forstal book the van for events such as:
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Among the historic houses close to Neames Forstal are Belmont House and Gardens (4.1 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
FAQs for Neames Forstal
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Neames Forstal too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Neames Forstal?
Yes, we do. Neames Forstal is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Neames Forstal?
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?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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