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Film and TV set catering in Sittingbourne, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Sittingbourne.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Sittingbourne?
Why choose film set catering in Sittingbourne?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Sittingbourne is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
Film set catering in Sittingbourne, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We are often asked to cater wrap parties and period dramas on location, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Sittingbourne, send us the base location, and we’ll plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Winter shoots near Sittingbourne chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Sittingbourne for film and TV crews
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the ME10 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sittingbourne station serves Sittingbourne directly. The A2 and A249 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Sittingbourne. Sittingbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Sittingbourne include the A2 and A249, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sittingbourne has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile east).
- Schools near Sittingbourne include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Hope pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
FAQs for Sittingbourne
Is Sittingbourne close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Sittingbourne?
Sittingbourne has its own station: Sittingbourne station.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
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.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Sittingbourne
What else we do in Sittingbourne
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Sittingbourne hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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