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Film Set Catering in Tovil
Film set catering in Tovil: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Tovil
How our film set catering works in Tovil
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and commercials and music videos.
Near Tovil, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Long summer days in Tovil, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Tovil
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Tovil
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Tovil questions
How far is Tovil from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Tovil?
Maidstone West station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van come to Tovil?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Tovil. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Tovil?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Crew catering near Tovil
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Tovil to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Tovil is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Tovil to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Tovil is roughly 31 miles from central London. Historic houses near Tovil include Stoneacre (3.1 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tovil, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME16 and ME15, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Tovil, we also cover Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north)
Towns and villages near Tovil
What else we do in Tovil
Why choose film set catering in Tovil?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Tovil, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Tovil, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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