Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Appledore events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Appledore.
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
Book the van in Appledore
Film set catering in Appledore, cooked to order
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it is crew lunches at base and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Appledore, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Shooting in Appledore: unit bases and access
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Appledore, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Appledore to Canterbury (21 miles away).
Appledore is roughly 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Appledore are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cover shoots in every part of TN26 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Appledore, we cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
FAQs for Appledore
Can you serve near the sea around Appledore?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Appledore?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Events we cater in Appledore
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Appledore:
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Appledore?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Kent, including Appledore
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Appledore? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Long summer days in Appledore, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Places near Appledore
Other occasions in Appledore
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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