Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Woolpack Corner events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Woolpack Corner. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Woolpack Corner events
About our film set catering in Woolpack Corner
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For lunch at the unit base and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Woolpack Corner, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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.
Perfect for your shoot in Woolpack Corner
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
Historic houses near Woolpack Corner include Smallhythe Place (5 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Long summer days in Woolpack Corner, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 usually the easier option.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Woolpack Corner hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Woolpack Corner questions
Could you trade in Wattle Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Woolpack Corner?
Headcorn station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Places near Woolpack Corner
More for events in Woolpack Corner
Crew catering near Woolpack Corner
Woolpack Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Woolpack Corner and the surrounding area. Woolpack Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.4 miles north. Woolpack Corner is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Woolpack Corner is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN27, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Tenterden Road and Benenden Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Biddenden (1 mile north-west), Stede Quarter (1 mile north-east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles north), Durrant Green (2 miles east) and Standen (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (1.9 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles west).
- Local schools include Homewood School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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