Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Paddlesworth, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Paddlesworth. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Paddlesworth events
How our film set catering works in Paddlesworth
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We’re often asked to cater period dramas on location and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Paddlesworth, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What affects the price in Paddlesworth
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Paddlesworth, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Paddlesworth for film and TV crews
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Paddlesworth. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east. Central London is about 25 miles from Paddlesworth.
We take the van to shoots all over the ME6 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
FAQs for Paddlesworth
Is Paddlesworth too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Paddlesworth close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Paddlesworth?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paddlesworth?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Paddlesworth ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Places near Paddlesworth
Also in Paddlesworth
Occasions we serve in Paddlesworth
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
Among the historic houses close to Paddlesworth are Starkey Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Cobham College (4 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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