Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in St Ann's Green, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in St Ann's Green and the surrounding area.
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near St Ann's Green
Film set catering in St Ann's Green, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like St Ann's Green, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Crew catering near St Ann's Green
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For shoots in St Ann's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. St Ann's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from St Ann's Green to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Central London is about 34 miles from St Ann's Green. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of St Ann's Green, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head usually 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 book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Who books film set catering in St Ann's Green?
It lifts the crew.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in St Ann's Green and Kent:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Marden station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
FAQs for St Ann's Green
What’s the nearest station to St Ann's Green?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How far is St Ann's Green from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in St Ann's Green
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near St Ann's Green, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Send us 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in St Ann's Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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