Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Birchington events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Birchington and across Kent.
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Birchington?
FAQs for Birchington
Can you serve near the sea around Birchington?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Birchington?
Birchington-On-Sea station, in Birchington itself.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cover Birchington?
Yes, we do. Birchington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Film set catering for your shoot in Birchington
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for event crews and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a location shoot near Birchington, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Events we cater in Birchington
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
Birchington is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near Birchington
What else we do in Birchington
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Service time
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Birchington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Birchington is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Birchington?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Birchington and the whole of Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Shooting in Birchington: unit bases and access
Birchington is about 3 miles west of Margate, in Kent. From the centre of Birchington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Birchington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Birchington to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Birchington-On-Sea station serves Birchington directly. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (1 mile south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Birchington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the CT7 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Lyell Road, The Square and Alpha Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Acol (1 mile south), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile east), Garlinge (2 miles east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles south) and Westbrook (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles south-west), Margate (3 miles east), Ramsgate (5 miles south-east), Broadstairs (5 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles west) and Deal (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Margate West (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Birchington include King Ethelbert School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Powell Arms Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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