Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Shalmsford Street events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Shalmsford Street and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Shalmsford Street
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Film set catering in Shalmsford Street, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For stills shoots and location shoots, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a location shoot near Shalmsford Street, base might be in a field or farmyard. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Shooting in Shalmsford Street: unit bases and access
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For shoots in Shalmsford Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shalmsford Street. We serve 922 places across Kent.
Central London is about 51 miles from Shalmsford Street, within easy reach for London-based crews. Shalmsford Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of CT4. Local streets include Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shalmsford Street include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Shalmsford Street
It needs no kitchen on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Shalmsford Street, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shalmsford Street?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Shalmsford Street
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Places near Shalmsford Street
More for events in Shalmsford Street
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Shalmsford Street
Is Shalmsford Street close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
- 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