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Film Set Catering in Paddock
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Paddock and across Kent.
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Paddock
Perfect for your shoot in Paddock
It is ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Paddock book the van for events such as:
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
Historic houses near Paddock include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north) and Godinton House (4.1 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Film set catering in Paddock, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and crew morale days, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Paddock, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in Paddock lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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 set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Paddock? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Paddock: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Paddock?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Paddock?
Charing station, about 3 miles west of the centre.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Paddock?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Paddock for film and TV crews
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Paddock will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Paddock is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. Paddock is about 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Paddock, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across TN25 and the streets around it. From Canterbury Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Paddock, we cover Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
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About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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