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Film and TV set catering in Petham, Kent
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 Petham.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Petham?
Film set catering in Petham, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and seaside and period locations, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Petham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Petham
Other occasions in Petham
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Petham
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Petham for film and TV crews
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Petham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Petham is about 53 miles from central London. Petham 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 CT4 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Petham, we also cover Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Common questions in Petham
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Petham?
Chartham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Light in Petham lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Petham?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Petham and the whole of Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Why choose film set catering in Petham?
Crews love a chip van day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Petham book the van for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chartham station is about 2.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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