Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Arpinge, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Arpinge.
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Arpinge
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
About our film set catering in Arpinge
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for music video shoots and crew lunches at base.
For a shoot in a place like Arpinge, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter shoots near Arpinge chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also near Arpinge
What else we do in Arpinge
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Arpinge
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Arpinge?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Arpinge.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Arpinge. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Arpinge hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in Arpinge: unit bases and access
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Arpinge, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Arpinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Arpinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Arpinge include Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 60 miles from Arpinge. Arpinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Arpinge, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT18, we can fry fresh for your crew. If your venue is just outside Arpinge, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
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, use 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