Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in New Barn, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in New Barn? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in New Barn
Film set catering in New Barn, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is music video shoots and end-of-shoot parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a location shoot near New Barn, base might be in a field or farmyard. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why choose film set catering in New Barn?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In New Barn, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 20 miles from New Barn.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near New Barn
More for events in New Barn
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Location catering around New Barn
New Barn is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover New Barn as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. New Barn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near New Barn include Cobham College (3.1 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, Longfield station is about 1.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of New Barn, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the DA3 and DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Maples, Kenwood Avenue and Merileys Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), Longfield (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile south-west), Nash Street (1 mile east) and Meopham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.6 miles north-east) and Stone Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near New Barn include Istead Rise Primary School (1 mile north-east)
New Barn: your questions answered
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’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Rectory Meadow?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in New Barn?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in New Barn. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover New Barn and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your crew already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, New Barn has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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