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Film and TV set catering in Preston, Kent
Film set catering in Preston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Preston events
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering for your shoot in Preston
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater location filming and commercials and music videos.
Near Preston, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Preston: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Preston?
Adisham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Preston too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Preston?
We do. We serve events in Preston and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Preston has light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Crew catering near Preston
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For shoots in Preston, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Preston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Preston to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Preston are Goodnestone Park (4 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Adisham station is about 4.3 miles away.
Anywhere in CT3, we can fry fresh for your crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Preston, we cover Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Preston. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Preston
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Preston
What else we do in Preston
Why choose film set catering in Preston?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
Central London is about 59 miles from Preston, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
What affects the price in Preston
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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