Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Newington, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Newington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Newington
How our film set catering works in Newington
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include stills shoots and music video shoots, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots around Newington frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Newington
Which station is closest to Newington?
Newington station, in Newington itself.
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newington.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Newington ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Newington
Newington is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newington and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Newington station is in Newington itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Newington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of ME9 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Breach (1 mile north-west), Keycol (1 mile east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south) and Chestnut Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Newington include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (within half a mile south)
Perfect for your shoot in Newington
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Newington is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What affects the price in Newington
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Newington. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Newington? 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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