Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Shorne Ridgeway events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Shorne Ridgeway.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Shorne Ridgeway
Shooting in Shorne Ridgeway: unit bases and access
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Shorne Ridgeway will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Shorne Ridgeway is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in DA12, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Shorne Ridgeway, we also cover Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shorne Ridgeway include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Shorne Ridgeway include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north)
About our film set catering in Shorne Ridgeway
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Shorne Ridgeway, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose film set catering in Shorne Ridgeway?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
Shorne Ridgeway is about 24 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In December, daylight in Shorne Ridgeway ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shorne Ridgeway? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shorne Ridgeway
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
More for events in Shorne Ridgeway
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
FAQs for Shorne Ridgeway
Can the van park in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Shorne Ridgeway close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What affects the price in Shorne Ridgeway
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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