Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Newingreen events
Film set catering in Newingreen: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Fresh fish and chips in Newingreen
Questions from Newingreen
Is Newingreen too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Film set catering in Newingreen, cooked to order
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Newingreen, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
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.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Location catering around Newingreen
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Shoots in Newingreen are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Newingreen is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Newingreen include Westenhanger Castle (0.5 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, Westenhanger station is about 0.6 miles away. Newingreen is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newingreen, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT21, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Stone Street and Ashford Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Towns and villages near Newingreen
Also in Newingreen
Why choose film set catering in Newingreen?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Newingreen and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Central London is about 57 miles from Newingreen.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Newingreen
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Newingreen ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Newingreen? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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