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Film and TV set catering in Rushenden, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Rushenden and across Kent.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Rushenden
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send the unit base address and directions
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
How our film set catering works in Rushenden
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We’re often asked to cater period dramas on location and live events and broadcasts, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Rushenden, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Rushenden
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Rushenden
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Rushenden, people book us for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
Rushenden is about 36 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
What affects the price in Rushenden
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Rushenden questions
What’s the nearest station to Rushenden?
The closest is Queenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Rushenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Also near Rushenden
Other occasions in Rushenden
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, Rushenden has light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Rushenden: unit bases and access
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Rushenden, and we will plan access and set-up. Rushenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rushenden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Queenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in ME11, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Schools near Rushenden include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
- 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