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Film and TV set catering in Ridley, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ridley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Ridley events
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Film set catering in Ridley, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for treat days on a long shoot and live events and broadcasts.
Near Ridley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. On a winter shoot near Ridley, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ridley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Ridley and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Shooting in Ridley: unit bases and access
Ridley is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Ridley as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 21 miles from Ridley, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.6 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ridley, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover shoots in New Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile north-west) and Culverstone Green (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (4.4 miles south) and Coldrum Long Barrow (3.1 miles south-east).
What affects the price in Ridley
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Events we cater in Ridley
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Historic houses near Ridley include Cobham College (4 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in Ridley
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Ridley
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ridley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Also near Ridley
What else we do in Ridley
- 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