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Film and TV set catering in Strood, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Strood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Strood
Why choose film set catering in Strood?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Strood:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Strood is about 44 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Film set catering in Strood, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For seaside shoots and commercials and music videos, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a shoot in a place like Strood, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
FAQs for Strood
Could you trade in Turners Field?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Strood from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you come to Strood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Strood and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Strood, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Strood
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Crew catering near Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Strood. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Strood to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Strood are Smallhythe Place (2.6 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (5 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Strood, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Strood we cover include Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Strood
Other occasions in Strood
- 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