Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Alkham
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Alkham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Alkham
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
About our film set catering in Alkham
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for event crews and crew morale days.
Near Alkham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Also in Alkham
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Alkham 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.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Alkham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Alkham?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Alkham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. 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 you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Alkham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Alkham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Alkham for film and TV crews
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Alkham as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Alkham is roughly 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Alkham are Acrise Place (3.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Alkham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. That could mean a shoot at a home on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Alkham, we cover South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- 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