Kent · England
Film Set Catering in West Street
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in West Street.
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in West Street
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Film set catering for your shoot in West Street
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like West Street, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for West Street
Can the van park in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to West Street?
Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Do you come to West Street?
Yes, we do. West Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Street.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, daylight in West Street ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near West Street
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For shoots in West Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around West Street. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from West Street to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Within reach of West Street are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (4.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Street, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME17, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside West Street, we also cover Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Who books film set catering in West Street?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
These are some of the bookings we take in West Street and Kent:
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
West Street is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near West Street
Other occasions in West Street
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in West Street
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including West Street
Read our prices page and 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