Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Ospringe, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Ospringe.
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Ospringe?
Film set catering in Ospringe, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include location shoots and seaside shoots, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near Ospringe, base might be in a field or farmyard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Crew catering near Ospringe
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Ospringe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ospringe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ospringe to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ospringe are Belmont House and Gardens (3 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 44 miles from Ospringe, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in ME13, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Ospringe we cover include Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Maison Dieu pub (under half a mile north-east)
Ospringe: your questions answered
Is Ospringe close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ospringe?
Faversham station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ospringe?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
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.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
More for events in Ospringe
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. On a winter shoot near Ospringe, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Read more
Events we cater in Ospringe
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ospringe:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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