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Film and TV set catering in Newtown, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Newtown and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Newtown
Film set catering in Newtown, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-shoot parties and event crews.
Near Newtown, base may be a field or yard. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for crew to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In December, daylight in Newtown ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Newtown? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Newtown
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Newtown, people book us for occasions like:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
Among the historic houses close to Newtown are Godinton House (2.9 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
For event organisers in Newtown
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Newtown for film and TV crews
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. For a shoot in Newtown, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Newtown. Newtown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 49 miles from Newtown. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newtown, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN24 and TN23 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Newtown we cover include South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtown includes Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Common questions in Newtown
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Newtown from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
- 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