Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Tonge
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Tonge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Tonge
Film set catering for your shoot in Tonge
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 often asked to cater lunch at the unit base and location filming, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Tonge, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Plan bins at the unit base.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in Tonge and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
FAQs for Tonge
What’s the nearest station to Tonge?
Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Tonge, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Shoots in Tonge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Tonge, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the ME9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Tonge
What else we do in Tonge
- 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