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Film and TV set catering in West Cross, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in West Cross. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for West Cross events
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in West Cross
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How our film set catering works in West Cross
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is event crews and lunch at the unit base, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like West Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Location catering around West Cross
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in West Cross come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. West Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Cross to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Within reach of West Cross are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.1 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. West Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Bull Hotel (0.5 miles east)
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter shoots near West Cross chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in West Cross
It needs no kitchen on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In West Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Central London is about 43 miles from West Cross, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What else we do in West Cross
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in West Cross
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is West Cross close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
- 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