Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Westwell events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Westwell.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Westwell
How our film set catering works in Westwell
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Westwell can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning a shoot in Westwell
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. For shoots in Westwell, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Westwell. Westwell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Westwell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Westwell include Godinton House (2.3 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Westwell is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Westwell
Other occasions in Westwell
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Westwell
Do you come out to small places like Westwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Westwell from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westwell.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Westwell lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Westwell?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 46 miles from Westwell, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Westwell hosts choose us
- Events in Westwell and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing 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