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Film and TV set catering in Selling, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Selling? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Selling
Film set catering for your shoot in Selling
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for seaside shoots and outside broadcasts.
Near Selling, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Location catering around Selling
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can bring the van to you. Selling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Historic houses near Selling include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Selling is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (under half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in Selling
Which station is closest to Selling?
Selling station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Selling close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Events we cater in Selling
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take around Selling:
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
Selling is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Selling
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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.
Why book our van in Selling
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Selling and across Kent
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Light in Selling lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Places near Selling
Also in Selling
What affects the price in Selling
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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