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Film and TV set catering in Rabbit's Cross, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Rabbit's Cross and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Rabbit's Cross?
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Film set catering in Rabbit's Cross, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew morale days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Rabbit's Cross, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Also near Rabbit's Cross
Other occasions in Rabbit's Cross
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Rabbit's Cross, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Rabbit's Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Rabbit's Cross?
Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Rabbit's Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Perfect for your shoot in Rabbit's Cross
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rabbit's Cross book the van for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
Central London is about 35 miles from Rabbit's Cross.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Crew catering near Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Rabbit's Cross, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Within reach of Rabbit's Cross are historic houses such as Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rabbit's Cross, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of ME17 and the streets around it. Other places close to Rabbit's Cross we cover include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Rabbit's Cross hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- 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