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Film Set Catering for Sandway events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Sandway and across Kent.
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Sandway?
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
About our film set catering in Sandway
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for wrap parties and period dramas on location.
Near Sandway, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Location catering around Sandway
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Sandway come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Sandway is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Sandway to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Within reach of Sandway are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lenham station is about 0.5 miles away. Sandway is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Schools near Sandway include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Sandway
What else we do in Sandway
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Sandway hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Sunset in Sandway is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Who books film set catering in Sandway?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
Sandway is roughly 39 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
Sandway questions
Do you come out to small places like Sandway?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Sandway?
Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Sandway?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Sandway
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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