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Film and TV set catering in St Margarets, Kent
Film set catering in St Margarets: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in St Margarets
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our film set catering works in St Margarets
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wrap parties and shoots on location.
Near St Margarets, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in St Margarets
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
St Margarets is about 16 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from St Margarets
Do you come out to small places like St Margarets?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is St Margarets close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to St Margarets?
We do. St Margarets is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in St Margarets?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near St Margarets: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- 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 come back with a clear quote.
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Location catering around St Margarets
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings in St Margarets come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near St Margarets include Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Farningham Road station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. St Margarets is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in DA4, we can fry fresh for your crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St Margarets? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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