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Film and TV set catering in Red Hill, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Red Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Red Hill
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Winter shoots near Red Hill chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Red Hill
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and seaside and period locations.
For a shoot in a place like Red Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Who books film set catering in Red Hill?
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever the occasion in Red Hill, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
- Location filming
Red Hill is about 28 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. 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? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. 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.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Red Hill and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Crew catering near Red Hill
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Red Hill. Red Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4.8 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in ME18, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to shoots in Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find North Pole pub (0.5 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Red Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Red Hill
Which station is closest to Red Hill?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Red Hill close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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