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Film and TV set catering in Northfleet, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Northfleet.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Northfleet
Film set catering in Northfleet, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and location filming, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots in Northfleet often base in car parks. A chip van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Northfleet: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
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.
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Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Northfleet
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Northfleet
Also in Northfleet
Planning a shoot in Northfleet
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Northfleet and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Northfleet to London (20 miles away).
With the A2 and A226 nearby, Northfleet is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Northfleet is about 20 miles from central London.
We cover shoots in every part of the DA11 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A2 and A226, Northfleet is simple for us to get to for your shoot. We also bring the van to shoots in Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Copperfield Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Northfleet
Could you trade in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Northfleet?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 1 mile away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northfleet?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Northfleet and the whole of Kent
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before booking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Northfleet, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 generally the easier option.
- 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