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Film and TV set catering in Broad Oak, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Broad Oak and across Kent.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Broad Oak
Film set catering in Broad Oak, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and outside broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Broad Oak, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Crew catering near Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Broad Oak is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Broad Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in CT2, we can bring the van to you. From Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
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What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Broad Oak: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Broad Oak
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Broad Oak
Can you serve near the sea around Broad Oak?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Broad Oak, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Broad Oak
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
Broad Oak is roughly 54 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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