Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Singlewell or Ifield events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Singlewell or Ifield and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Singlewell or Ifield
Shooting in Singlewell or Ifield: unit bases and access
Singlewell or Ifield is about 1 mile south of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Singlewell or Ifield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Singlewell or Ifield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Meopham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Historic houses near Singlewell or Ifield include Cobham College (1.8 miles south-east) and Starkey Castle (5 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We take the van to shoots all over the DA12, DA11 and DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on North Lane, Scott Road and Sandown Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Singlewell or Ifield, we cover Henhurst (1 mile south-east), Istead Rise (1 mile south-west), Gravesend (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.1 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Singlewell or Ifield includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Singlewell or Ifield include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How our film set catering works in Singlewell or Ifield
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. For event crews and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Singlewell or Ifield, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Light in Singlewell or Ifield lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Towns and villages near Singlewell or Ifield
More for events in Singlewell or Ifield
Questions from Singlewell or Ifield
Which station is closest to Singlewell or Ifield?
Meopham station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Singlewell or Ifield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you come to Singlewell or Ifield?
We do. We serve events in Singlewell or Ifield and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Perfect for your shoot in Singlewell or Ifield
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 21 miles from Singlewell or Ifield, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Singlewell or Ifield
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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