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Film and TV set catering in Wanshurst Green, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Wanshurst Green.
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Wanshurst Green events
Film set catering for your shoot in Wanshurst Green
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it is stills shoots and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Wanshurst Green, check tracks and ground for the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Wanshurst Green?
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Wanshurst Green book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 35 miles from Wanshurst Green.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning a shoot in Wanshurst Green
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Wanshurst Green, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. Wanshurst Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Marden station is about 1.2 miles away. Wanshurst Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Wanshurst Green, we also cover St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 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 is crisp.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
FAQs for Wanshurst Green
Is Wanshurst Green close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Wanshurst Green, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price 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