Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Pluckley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Pluckley and across Kent.
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Pluckley?
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
About our film set catering in Pluckley
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We are often asked to cater wrap parties and treat days on a long shoot, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Pluckley, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Nearby places to Pluckley
Also in Pluckley
For event organisers in Pluckley
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pluckley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Pluckley ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Pluckley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Pluckley?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Pluckley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Occasions we serve in Pluckley
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Pluckley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Pluckley is roughly 43 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
Why choose a fish and chip van in Pluckley?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Planning a shoot in Pluckley
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Pluckley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Pluckley are Godinton House (3.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pluckley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN27 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Pluckley, we also cover Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Inn (under half a mile west)
- 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