Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Slutshole, 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 Slutshole.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Slutshole?
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Slutshole. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Slutshole, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it’s wrap parties and crew lunches at base, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Slutshole can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Slutshole
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
Slutshole is roughly 47 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Location catering around Slutshole
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Slutshole. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Slutshole to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.1 miles south. The coast is within about 5 miles of Slutshole, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to shoots in Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Slutshole includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter shoots near Slutshole chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to Slutshole
What else we do in Slutshole
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Slutshole
Is Slutshole too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Slutshole?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Slutshole.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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