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Film Set Catering for Penenden Heath events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Penenden Heath.
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
Fresh fish and chips in Penenden Heath
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
About our film set catering in Penenden Heath
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and treat days on a long shoot.
Shoots around Penenden Heath frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Penenden Heath
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Penenden Heath close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Shooting in Penenden Heath: unit bases and access
Penenden Heath is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. For a shoot in Penenden Heath, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Penenden Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Penenden Heath is about 31 miles from central London. Within reach of Penenden Heath are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Penenden Heath, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the ME14 postcode area. From Rock Road, Byron Road and Knowle Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A249, Penenden Heath is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Foley Park (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Hollybush Public House (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Penenden Heath and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Penenden Heath
Other occasions in Penenden Heath
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. On a winter shoot near Penenden Heath, 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.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Penenden Heath?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Penenden Heath:
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- 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