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Film Set Catering in Rolvenden
Film set catering in Rolvenden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Rolvenden events
Occasions we serve in Rolvenden
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.1 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
About our film set catering in Rolvenden
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and treat days on a long shoot, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Rolvenden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Planning a shoot in Rolvenden
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Rolvenden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Rolvenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rolvenden to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Rolvenden is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN17, we just need to know where the van can park. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The C.M Booth Collection (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Rolvenden
Is Rolvenden close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Rolvenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Rolvenden lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Rolvenden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Rolvenden
What else we do in Rolvenden
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Rolvenden
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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