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Film and TV set catering in Southfleet, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Southfleet and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Southfleet
Film set catering for your shoot in Southfleet
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and unit base lunches, with pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Southfleet can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Southfleet
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Places near Southfleet
Other occasions in Southfleet
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Southfleet. On a winter shoot near Southfleet, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Southfleet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose film set catering in Southfleet?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 19 miles from Southfleet.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
Southfleet questions
Which station is closest to Southfleet?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van park in Longfield Chalk Bank?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Shooting in Southfleet: unit bases and access
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Southfleet or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Southfleet to London (about 19 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Southfleet are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Southfleet
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and 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