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Film Set Catering in New Ash Green
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across New Ash Green and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
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About our film set catering in New Ash Green
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for location shoots and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near New Ash Green can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
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Events we cater in New Ash Green
It’s self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take around New Ash Green:
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
New Ash Green is roughly 20 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in New Ash Green
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in New Ash Green
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to New Ash Green?
Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
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.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Crew catering near New Ash Green
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. New Ash Green is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Longfield station is about 2.1 miles away. Among the historic houses close to New Ash Green are Cobham College (4.3 miles east) and Lullingstone Castle (4.8 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. New Ash Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over DA3 and TN15 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Longfield Academy (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in New Ash Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send the unit base address and directions
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in New Ash Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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