Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Swift's Green
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Swift's Green and across Kent.
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Swift's Green
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Swift's Green
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Film set catering in Swift's Green, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. For live events and broadcasts and music video shoots, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Swift's Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose film set catering in Swift's Green?
It is self-contained.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
Swift's Green is roughly 40 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Long summer days in Swift's Green, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Places near Swift's Green
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Crew catering near Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Around Swift's Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Swift's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Swift's Green to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station. Swift's Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN27 postcode area. Close by, we cover shoots in Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Swift's Green: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Swift's Green?
Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Swift's Green.
- 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