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Film and TV set catering in Shadoxhurst, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Shadoxhurst and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Shadoxhurst
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Long summer days in Shadoxhurst, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Shadoxhurst
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and period dramas on location, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Shadoxhurst can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
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FAQs for Shadoxhurst
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Stone Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you come to Shadoxhurst?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shadoxhurst and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Shadoxhurst?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including Shadoxhurst
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Shadoxhurst
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning a shoot in Shadoxhurst
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shadoxhurst is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Shadoxhurst include Godinton House (3.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Shadoxhurst is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Shadoxhurst is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN26, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Shadoxhurst includes Orlestone Forest.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
- 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