Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Teynham, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Teynham.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Teynham
Film set catering in Teynham, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it’s music video shoots and unit base lunches, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Teynham, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Shooting in Teynham: unit bases and access
Teynham is about 3 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in Teynham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Teynham. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Teynham to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Teynham is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Teynham has its own station, Teynham station.
For shoots in ME9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, London Road and Belle Friday Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Teynham Street (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile east), Norton Ash (1 mile south-east), Lewson Street (1 mile south-east) and Tickham (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bayford Court (2.8 miles west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Castle pub (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Teynham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Teynham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter shoots near Teynham chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Teynham
What else we do in Teynham
FAQs for Teynham
What’s the nearest station to Teynham?
Teynham has its own station: Teynham station.
Is Teynham close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 to keep the queue moving.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cover Teynham?
Yes, we do. Teynham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Events we cater in Teynham
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Teynham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
Within reach of Teynham are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A dining area at base helps.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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