Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Pested, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Pested.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Pested?
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
About our film set catering in Pested
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Pested, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Crew catering near Pested
Pested is about 6 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pested and the surrounding area. Pested is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Pested, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Pested include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles north-west). 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 4 miles of Pested, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Other places close to Pested we cover include Challock (1 mile south), Paddock (1 mile south-west), Badlesmere (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Throwley (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.6 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag pub (0.5 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Pested
What else we do in Pested
FAQs for Pested
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Pested from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, Pested has light until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in Pested
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wye station, about 3.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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