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Film Set Catering for Smarden events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Smarden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Smarden
Film set catering for your shoot in Smarden
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and seaside and period locations, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Smarden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Why choose film set catering in Smarden?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Smarden for film and TV crews
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Smarden and the surrounding area. Smarden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 42 miles from Smarden. Smarden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Smarden
Also in Smarden
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Smarden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
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.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Smarden: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Smarden questions
Do you come out to small places like Smarden?
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 Smarden?
Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you come to Smarden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Smarden and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
- 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