Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Uplees, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Uplees? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
Film set catering in Uplees
About our film set catering in Uplees
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Uplees, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, daylight in Uplees ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Uplees? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Uplees
What else we do in Uplees
Questions from Uplees
Which station is closest to Uplees?
Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Uplees too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Uplees?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Uplees and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
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.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Uplees for film and TV crews
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Uplees or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Uplees is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. Other places close to Uplees we cover include Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
Who books film set catering in Uplees?
It is ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take around Uplees:
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
Uplees is about 43 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Uplees
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Uplees hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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