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Film Set Catering for Pembles Cross events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Pembles Cross.
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Pembles Cross
About our film set catering in Pembles Cross
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
Rural locations near Pembles Cross can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Pembles Cross
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Pembles Cross is about 40 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Pembles Cross are Leeds Castle (5 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Pembles Cross is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Questions from Pembles Cross
Is Pembles Cross close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Pembles Cross?
Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Who books film set catering in Pembles Cross?
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Pembles Cross, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For cast and crew travelling by train, Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
Places near Pembles Cross
Other occasions in Pembles Cross
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Pembles Cross is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Pembles Cross?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Pembles Cross. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Pembles Cross and across Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Pembles Cross
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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