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Film Set Catering in Platt's Heath
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Platt's Heath and the surrounding area.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Platt's Heath
Film set catering in Platt's Heath, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for lunch at the unit base and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Platt's Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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Other occasions in Platt's Heath
Events we cater in Platt's Heath
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Platt's Heath book the van for occasions like:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Long summer days in Platt's Heath, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Platt's Heath. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Platt's Heath questions
Could you trade in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Platt's Heath from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you come to Platt's Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Platt's Heath is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Crew catering near Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Platt's Heath, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Platt's Heath to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Historic houses near Platt's Heath include Leeds Castle (3 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 39 miles from Platt's Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Platt's Heath, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Platt's Heath we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Schools near Platt's Heath include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Platt's Heath? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Platt's Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
- 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