Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in West Farleigh, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to West Farleigh and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near West Farleigh
Film set catering in West Farleigh, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s crew treats on long shoot days and event crews, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near West Farleigh, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near West Farleigh chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in West Farleigh? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near West Farleigh
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a shoot in West Farleigh, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around West Farleigh. West Farleigh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Farleigh to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
West Farleigh is about 29 miles from central London.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (within half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
West Farleigh: your questions answered
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to West Farleigh?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Working with your venue
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your shoot in West Farleigh
It works in any weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Farleigh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, East Farleigh station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What affects the price in West Farleigh
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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