Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Wateringbury, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Wateringbury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Wateringbury?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How our film set catering works in Wateringbury
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Whether it is shoots on location and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Wateringbury, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Wateringbury: your questions answered
How far is Wateringbury from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Wateringbury?
Wateringbury station, in Wateringbury itself.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Crew catering near Wateringbury
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wateringbury and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
Within reach of Wateringbury are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (4.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Wateringbury has its own station, Wateringbury station.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Wateringbury pub (within half a mile east)
Where the van can park in Wateringbury
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Wateringbury
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Wateringbury
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wateringbury? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Wateringbury is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
- 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