Kent · England
Film Set Catering in The Valley
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in The Valley.
- Crew morale days
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A chip van near The Valley
How our film set catering works in The Valley
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like The Valley, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Occasions we serve in The Valley
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in The Valley and Kent:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 42 miles from The Valley, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
Nearby places to The Valley
What else we do in The Valley
FAQs for The Valley
Is The Valley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is The Valley from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
What affects the price in The Valley
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in The Valley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In December, daylight in The Valley ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Crew catering near The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around The Valley and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Charing station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The Valley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why The Valley hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover The Valley and the whole of Kent
- 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