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Film Set Catering for Wissenden events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Wissenden.
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Wissenden
How our film set catering works in Wissenden
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for crew lunches at base and seaside shoots.
Rural locations near Wissenden can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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Who books film set catering in Wissenden?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
In Wissenden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 43 miles from Wissenden, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. On a winter shoot near Wissenden, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Wissenden? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wissenden
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Wissenden for film and TV crews
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Wissenden to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pluckley station is about 1.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Questions from Wissenden
Do you come out to small places like Wissenden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Wissenden from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
- 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