Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Ryarsh, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ryarsh and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Ryarsh events
Film set catering in Ryarsh, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and wrap parties, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Ryarsh, check tracks and ground for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Shooting in Ryarsh: unit bases and access
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Ryarsh, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Ryarsh to London (about 25 miles away).
Central London is about 25 miles from Ryarsh, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in ME19, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Ryarsh, we cover Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (within half a mile north)
Perfect for your shoot in Ryarsh
Service is quick from the hatch.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Ryarsh is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ryarsh? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Ryarsh hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ryarsh
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Ryarsh
Other occasions in Ryarsh
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Ryarsh: your questions answered
Is Ryarsh too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
- 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