Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Postling Green
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Postling Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Postling Green
Film set catering in Postling Green, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and stills shoots, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Postling Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Shooting in Postling Green: unit bases and access
Postling Green is about 5 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. For shoots in Postling Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Postling Green to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.5 miles east. Within reach of Postling Green are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Postling Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Postling Green, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in TN25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Postling Green we cover include Aldington (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-west), Bonnington (1 mile west), Clap Hill (1 mile north-west) and Aldington Frith (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Hythe (5 miles east) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Postling Green includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (1 mile north-west)
Also near Postling Green
What else we do in Postling Green
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
For event organisers in Postling Green
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Postling Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Postling Green?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Postling Green hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Kent, including Postling Green
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Common questions in Postling Green
Can you serve near the sea around Postling Green?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Postling Green from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
How it works
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. On a winter shoot near Postling Green, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Postling Green
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 54 miles from Postling Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Postling Green
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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