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Film Set Catering for Maidstone events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Maidstone.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Maidstone
How our film set catering works in Maidstone
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and music video shoots, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
In Maidstone, unit bases suit the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Maidstone questions
What’s the nearest station to Maidstone?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Maidstone close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Maidstone?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Planning a shoot in Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For shoots in Maidstone, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Maidstone. Maidstone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Maidstone to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Maidstone is on or near the A20 and A26, good for unit base access. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Maidstone, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A20 and A26 close by, Maidstone is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Maidstone, we also cover Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Maidstone Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Paper Makers Arms (under half a mile north)
Events we cater in Maidstone
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Maidstone, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Maidstone
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- 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.
On the menu in Maidstone
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter shoots near Maidstone chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically 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. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Maidstone
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Maidstone and across Kent
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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