Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Windmill Hill, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Windmill Hill.
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Windmill Hill?
Planning a shoot in Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. Windmill Hill is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Windmill Hill to London (about 21 miles away).
Historic houses near Windmill Hill include Cobham College (3.3 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Windmill Hill is on or near the A227, good for unit base access.
We serve shoots across the DA12 and DA11 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Windmill Hill include the A227, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Windmill Hill we cover include Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). Open spaces near Windmill Hill include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mayfield Grammar School (0.5 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterloo Public House (under half a mile north-east)
About our film set catering in Windmill Hill
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. For stills shoots and period dramas on location, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Windmill Hill, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Windmill Hill
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Windmill Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Windmill Hill is about 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Windmill Hill?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Windmill Hill and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Windmill Hill
Organising a club, school or community event in Windmill Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Windmill Hill questions
Which station is closest to Windmill Hill?
Gravesend station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do you come to Windmill Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Windmill Hill. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
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What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In December, daylight in Windmill Hill ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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- 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