Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Throwley events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Throwley and the surrounding area.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Throwley
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How our film set catering works in Throwley
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and wrap celebrations, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Throwley, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Shooting in Throwley: unit bases and access
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For a shoot in Throwley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Throwley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Throwley to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Throwley are Belmont House and Gardens (0.6 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Faversham station is about 3.6 miles away. Throwley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Throwley, we also cover Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
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 we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Throwley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Towns and villages near Throwley
What else we do in Throwley
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Throwley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books film set catering in Throwley?
Crews love a chip van day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Throwley book the van for events such as:
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
Throwley is about 44 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Throwley
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Throwley, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
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: fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Throwley
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Throwley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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’s crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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