Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Warmlake
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Warmlake.
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Warmlake?
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Film set catering in Warmlake, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and event crews.
Rural locations near Warmlake can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Occasions we serve in Warmlake
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Warmlake and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.1 miles north) and Leeds Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Warmlake
More for events in Warmlake
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Warmlake, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Shooting in Warmlake: unit bases and access
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Warmlake, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Warmlake to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Warmlake is roughly 35 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Hollingbourne station is about 3.3 miles away. Warmlake is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a shoot at a home on Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Warmlake, we cover Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
FAQs for Warmlake
How far is Warmlake from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover Warmlake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Warmlake and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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