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Film and TV set catering in Yalding, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Yalding and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Yalding
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Yalding, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are frequently asked to cater wrap parties and event crews, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Yalding, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Other occasions in Yalding
Where the van can park in Yalding
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Yalding, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Yalding
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take in Yalding and Kent:
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Crew catering near Yalding
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. People in Yalding 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. Yalding is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Yalding is roughly 30 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in ME18 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Yalding, we also cover Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Walnut Tree Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Yalding
How far is Yalding from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Yalding?
Yalding station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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