Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Teston, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Teston. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Teston
Film set catering for your shoot in Teston
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and period dramas on location.
Near Teston, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Teston lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Teston? 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Teston
How far is Teston from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Teston?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Teston
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Teston
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Teston?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Teston and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 0.9 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Location catering around Teston
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Teston. Teston is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Teston to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Teston is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We take the van to shoots all over ME18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Courtlands and Church Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
- 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