Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Reading Street
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Reading Street and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Reading Street events
How our film set catering works in Reading Street
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Reading Street can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Reading Street
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Reading Street
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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, fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Reading Street
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Reading Street, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Reading Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles away.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Light in Reading Street lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Towns and villages near Reading Street
More for events in Reading Street
Events we cater in Reading Street
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
Reading Street is about 48 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Reading Street questions
Is Reading Street close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Reading Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Reading Street?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Reading Street. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Reading Street hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Reading Street and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Reading Street? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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