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Film Set Catering in Sheldwich
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Sheldwich. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Sheldwich
About our film set catering in Sheldwich
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For crew lunches at base and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Sheldwich, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Questions from Sheldwich
How far is Sheldwich from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Sheldwich?
Selling station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
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.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Occasions we serve in Sheldwich
It is a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Sheldwich:
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.6 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, daylight in Sheldwich ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sheldwich? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What affects the price in Sheldwich
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sheldwich?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Sheldwich. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Sheldwich
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sheldwich
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Location catering around Sheldwich
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. People in Sheldwich book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Sheldwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Sheldwich include Belmont House and Gardens (1.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Sheldwich is about 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in ME13 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Ashford Road and Lees Court Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Sheldwich we cover include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
Places near Sheldwich
More for events in Sheldwich
- 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