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Film and TV set catering in Ash, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ash. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Ash
Film set catering in Ash, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for seaside and period locations and shoots on location.
Around Ash, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Location catering around Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Ash, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Ash are Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (under half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Ash
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in Ash. Light in Ash lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Ash
Other occasions in Ash
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ash
Is Ash close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ash?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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