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Film Set Catering in Postling
Film set catering in Postling: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Postling
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our film set catering in Postling
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s fashion shoots on location and outside broadcasts, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Postling, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Postling?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually 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.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
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.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Also in Postling
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Service time
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Who books film set catering in Postling?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 1.3 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Common questions in Postling
Is Postling close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Postling?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Postling: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Location catering around Postling
Postling is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT21 area, we can bring the van to you. Postling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 57 miles from Postling, within easy reach for London-based crews. Postling is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Postling, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Postling, we also cover Stanford (1 mile south-west), Skeete (1 mile north), Etchinghill (1 mile east), Woodland (2 miles north) and Lyminge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south) and Tower Hamlets (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.4 miles east) and Saltwood Castle (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Postling includes Tolsford Hill.
- 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