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Film and TV set catering in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Capel-le-Ferne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Capel-le-Ferne events
Film set catering in Capel-le-Ferne, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Typical bookings include crew morale days and seaside shoots, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Capel-le-Ferne, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Questions from Capel-le-Ferne
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Occasions we serve in Capel-le-Ferne
It needs no kitchen on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.2 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- We cover Capel-le-Ferne and the whole of Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your crew already know
Crew catering near Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. From the centre of Capel-le-Ferne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Capel-le-Ferne is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Capel-le-Ferne is about 63 miles from central London. Capel-le-Ferne is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Capel-le-Ferne, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across CT18 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Capel-le-Ferne include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you will find The Valiant Sailor pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Capel-le-Ferne
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Light in Capel-le-Ferne lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Capel-le-Ferne
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Capel-le-Ferne? 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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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