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Film Set Catering for Wierton events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Wierton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Wierton
About our film set catering in Wierton
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We’re often asked to cater crew morale days and wrap celebrations, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Wierton, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Wierton?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wierton, people book us for occasions like:
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Staplehurst station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Wierton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Wierton ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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FAQs for Wierton
Is Wierton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wierton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
For event organisers in Wierton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Location catering around Wierton
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wierton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wierton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Wierton are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.5 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Wierton is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wierton, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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More for events in Wierton
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Kent, including Wierton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- 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