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Film and TV set catering in Ashley, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
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Film set catering in Ashley, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For unit base lunches and seaside and period locations, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Ashley, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Ashley for film and TV crews
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ashley and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Ashley is about 64 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Ashley, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Ashley questions
How far is Ashley from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Ashley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ashley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van come to Ashley?
Yes, we do. Ashley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Ashley and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ashley
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Light in Ashley lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Nearby places to Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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