Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Sandling, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Sandling and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Sandling
Film set catering in Sandling, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are frequently asked to cater seaside shoots and photo shoots, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Sandling, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Occasions we serve in Sandling
Crews love a chip van day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Sandling book the van for events such as:
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
With the M20 nearby, Sandling is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to Sandling
More for events in Sandling
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Sandling
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Sandling for film and TV crews
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. From the centre of Sandling to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Sandling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sandling to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Within reach of Sandling are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Sandling is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandling, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME14, ME16 and ME20, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Sandling on the M20, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Sandling include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Sandling include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Sandling. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Sandling hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Sandling and the whole of Kent
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Common questions in Sandling
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Sandling from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Sandling?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Sandling, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Sandling, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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