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Film Set Catering for Bullockstone events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Bullockstone.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering for Bullockstone events
Film set catering in Bullockstone, cooked to order
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and unit base lunches, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Bullockstone, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Bullockstone hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Bullockstone and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Bullockstone
Can you serve near the sea around Bullockstone?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Bullockstone from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Also near Bullockstone
What else we do in Bullockstone
Location catering around Bullockstone
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Bullockstone come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Bullockstone is roughly 53 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.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Bullockstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Bullockstone include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Perfect for your shoot in Bullockstone
It is self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in Bullockstone ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bullockstone? 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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Where the van can park in Bullockstone
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod 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