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Film and TV set catering in Thong, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Thong. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Thong events
Where the van can park in Thong
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering in Thong, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We are frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and photo shoots, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Thong, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Who books film set catering in Thong?
It works in any weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.5 miles south) and Temple Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Thong for film and TV crews
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Thong, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Central London is about 22 miles from Thong, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in DA12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thong include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Thong include Thamesview School (0.9 miles north)
For event organisers in Thong
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in Thong and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Thong
How far is Thong from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Thong lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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- 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