Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Southernden, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Southernden? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in Southernden?
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Southernden hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Film set catering in Southernden, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and commercials and music videos.
Near Southernden, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What affects the price in Southernden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Southernden
Other occasions in Southernden
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Why choose film set catering in Southernden?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Southernden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Shooting in Southernden: unit bases and access
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the van to you. Southernden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Southernden to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Southernden is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Southernden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN27 postcode area. Other places close to Southernden we cover include Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Southernden: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Southernden
What’s the nearest station to Southernden?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Southernden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
- 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