Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Potters Corner
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Potters Corner.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Potters Corner
Planning a shoot in Potters Corner
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the TN25 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Potters Corner to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Potters Corner are historic houses such as Godinton House (1.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Potters Corner, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN25 and TN26, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Potters Corner we cover include Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Potters Corner includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Potters Corner include The Hayesbrook School (1.2 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles east)
How our film set catering works in Potters Corner
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and event crews, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Potters Corner, 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 is handed over.
Who books film set catering in Potters Corner?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 47 miles from Potters Corner, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Common questions in Potters Corner
How far is Potters Corner from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Long summer days in Potters Corner, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Potters Corner
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Potters Corner? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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