Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Tunstall, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Tunstall and across Kent.
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Tunstall?
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
About our film set catering in Tunstall
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include photo shoots and crew lunches at base, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Tunstall, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tunstall
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Tunstall
What’s the nearest station to Tunstall?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Tunstall?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cover Tunstall?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Tunstall is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tunstall.
Why choose film set catering in Tunstall?
It’s a morale boost.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Places near Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Tunstall is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Tunstall
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Tunstall to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Tunstall is roughly 37 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Tunstall, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Schools near Tunstall include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Tunstall? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Tunstall and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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