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Film and TV set catering in Bekesbourne Hill, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Bekesbourne Hill and across Kent.
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in Bekesbourne Hill
Film set catering in Bekesbourne Hill, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Bekesbourne Hill, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Bekesbourne Hill
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. On a winter shoot near Bekesbourne Hill, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Bekesbourne Hill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Why choose film set catering in Bekesbourne Hill?
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Bekesbourne Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Historic houses near Bekesbourne Hill include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Places near Bekesbourne Hill
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FAQs for Bekesbourne Hill
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Bekesbourne Hill close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Crew catering near Bekesbourne Hill
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For shoots in Bekesbourne Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bekesbourne Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Central London is about 56 miles from Bekesbourne Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Bekesbourne Hill: Bekesbourne station. Bekesbourne Hill is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bekesbourne Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles west)
- 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