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Film and TV set catering in Shottenden, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Shottenden.
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Shottenden
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shottenden?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shottenden. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Shottenden
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How our film set catering works in Shottenden
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Shottenden, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planning a shoot in Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Shottenden as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shottenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shottenden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Within reach of Shottenden are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Shottenden is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a shoot at a home on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Shottenden we cover include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shottenden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Shottenden
What else we do in Shottenden
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Light in Shottenden lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Shottenden
Is Shottenden close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shottenden?
Selling station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cover Shottenden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shottenden and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What affects the price in Shottenden
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Who books film set catering in Shottenden?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- 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