Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in New Street, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in New Street? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in New Street?
Events we cater in New Street
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in New Street book the van for occasions like:
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, Meopham station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Film set catering for your shoot in New Street
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like New Street, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Street?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in New Street 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in New Street? 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.
Places near New Street
More for events in New Street
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Questions from New Street
How far is New Street from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is New Street 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.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Location catering around New Street
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. For shoots in New Street, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. New Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of New Street are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.6 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 21 miles from New Street. New Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside New Street, we also cover Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
- Schools near New Street include Meopham School (1.3 miles north-east)
- 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