Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Newbury, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Newbury.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Newbury
About our film set catering in Newbury
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew morale days and outside broadcasts.
Near Newbury, 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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a shoot in Newbury
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Newbury is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Newbury to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Within reach of Newbury are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Newbury is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newbury, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Newbury include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Newbury
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Newbury and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
More for events in Newbury
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. On a winter shoot near Newbury, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Newbury
Could you trade in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Newbury too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newbury.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
- 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