Kent · England
Film Set Catering for New Hythe events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in New Hythe.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near New Hythe
About our film set catering in New Hythe
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For crew lunches at base and event crews, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near New Hythe, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Why choose film set catering in New Hythe?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (3.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover New Hythe and the whole of Kent
See how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in New Hythe. Sunset in New Hythe is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Hythe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
New Hythe questions
Is New Hythe close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to New Hythe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and New Hythe is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
More for events in New Hythe
Planning a shoot in New Hythe
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover New Hythe as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. New Hythe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from New Hythe to London (27 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, New Hythe has its own station, New Hythe station. New Hythe is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We take the van to shoots all over ME20. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Hythe include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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