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Film and TV set catering in Pedlinge, Kent
Film set catering in Pedlinge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Pedlinge
FAQs for Pedlinge
Which station is closest to Pedlinge?
Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Film set catering for your shoot in Pedlinge
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days.
Rural locations near Pedlinge can be a long way from food, 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.
Towns and villages near Pedlinge
What else we do in Pedlinge
Shooting in Pedlinge: unit bases and access
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Shoots in Pedlinge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Pedlinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sandling station is about 0.9 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Pedlinge is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in CT21 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Main roads around Pedlinge include the A261, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Pedlinge, we also cover Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Pedlinge chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Pedlinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Pedlinge?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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