Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Winterbourne, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Winterbourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Winterbourne?
Film set catering in Winterbourne, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include music video shoots and seaside and period locations, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Winterbourne can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. People in Winterbourne book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Winterbourne is roughly 48 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Winterbourne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can fry fresh for your crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Winterbourne includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Common questions in Winterbourne
Do you come out to small places like Winterbourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Occasions we serve in Winterbourne
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Winterbourne and Kent:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Selling station, about 1 mile south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Sunset in Winterbourne is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Winterbourne?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Winterbourne
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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