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Film Set Catering for Out Elmstead events
Film set catering in Out Elmstead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Out Elmstead events
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How our film set catering works in Out Elmstead
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Out Elmstead, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose film set catering in Out Elmstead?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Out Elmstead, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Out Elmstead
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Out Elmstead, 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Out Elmstead hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Out Elmstead and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in Out Elmstead: unit bases and access
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Out Elmstead is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 922 places across Kent.
Out Elmstead is roughly 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Out Elmstead include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Out Elmstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in CT4, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to shoots in Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Out Elmstead
Can the van park in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Out Elmstead?
Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
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.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Also near Out Elmstead
Also in Out Elmstead
- 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