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Film and TV set catering in Bishopstone, 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 Bishopstone.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Bishopstone
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
About our film set catering in Bishopstone
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and period dramas on location.
Shoots around Bishopstone frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bishopstone
What’s the nearest station to Bishopstone?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Bishopstone close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cover Bishopstone?
Yes, we do. Bishopstone is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, Bishopstone has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Shooting in Bishopstone: unit bases and access
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For shoots in Bishopstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bishopstone to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Bishopstone is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of CT6. From Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bishopstone include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What affects the price in Bishopstone
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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.
- 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