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Film and TV set catering in Buttsole, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Buttsole? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Buttsole
Film set catering in Buttsole, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and location filming, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Buttsole, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Buttsole? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Long summer days in Buttsole, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books film set catering in Buttsole?
It’s a morale boost.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Buttsole hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Buttsole questions
Could you trade in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Buttsole close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Towns and villages near Buttsole
What else we do in Buttsole
Location catering around Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Buttsole will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles west) and Walmer Castle (4.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 63 miles from Buttsole, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in CT13 and CT14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Buttsole include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (under half a mile north)
- 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