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Film Set Catering in Pluckley Thorne
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Pluckley Thorne and across Kent.
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in Pluckley Thorne?
Common questions in Pluckley Thorne
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Pluckley Thorne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Film set catering for your shoot in Pluckley Thorne
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and live events and broadcasts.
Rural locations near Pluckley Thorne can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Pluckley Thorne for film and TV crews
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pluckley Thorne and the surrounding area. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Pluckley Thorne is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.9 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pluckley Thorne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN27, we can fry fresh for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Smarden Road and Lambden Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Pluckley Thorne, we also cover Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Pluckley Thorne lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What affects the price in Pluckley Thorne
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Pluckley Thorne
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
For event organisers in Pluckley Thorne
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Pluckley Thorne
Other occasions in Pluckley Thorne
- 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