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Film Set Catering in Three Chimneys
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Three Chimneys and across Kent.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Three Chimneys
Film set catering in Three Chimneys, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater location filming and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Three Chimneys, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Three Chimneys chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Three Chimneys
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take around Three Chimneys:
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 usually simpler.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
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 will come back with availability and a quote.
Crew catering near Three Chimneys
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Shoots in Three Chimneys are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Three Chimneys is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Three Chimneys to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Three Chimneys is about 40 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Three Chimneys, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN27, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Three Chimneys, we also cover Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Three Chimneys Public House (within half a mile south-west)
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Three Chimneys
- Bookings across Kent, including Three Chimneys
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Three Chimneys: your questions answered
Is Three Chimneys too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cover Three Chimneys?
Yes, we do. Three Chimneys is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
- 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