Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Newenden
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Newenden. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
A chip van near Newenden
Film set catering for your shoot in Newenden
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it is photo shoots and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Newenden, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Common questions in Newenden
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Newenden close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Location catering around Newenden
Newenden is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Bookings in Newenden come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Newenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Newenden to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Central London is about 45 miles from Newenden. Newenden is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over TN18 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Rolvenden Layne (2 miles north-east), Rolvenden (3 miles north), West Cross (3 miles north), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Small Hythe (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles north-east), New Romney (14 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north) and Stanhope (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Newenden include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Newenden, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Newenden
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Newenden and Kent:
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Newenden are Great Dixter (1.7 miles south-west) and Smallhythe Place (3.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Newenden
More for events in Newenden
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Newenden
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your crew already know
- 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