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Film and TV set catering in Otham, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Otham and across Kent.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Otham events
Film set catering in Otham, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is crew treats on long shoot days and fashion shoots on location, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a location shoot near Otham, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Shooting in Otham: unit bases and access
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Otham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Otham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Otham to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Central London is about 33 miles from Otham, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Otham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Otham includes Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Senacre Wood Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (within half a mile east)
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Otham
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, Otham has light until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Otham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Otham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Otham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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.
Events we cater in Otham
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
Among the historic houses close to Otham are Stoneacre (0.6 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (2.7 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Otham
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Otham close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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