Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Charlton-in-Dover events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Charlton-in-Dover.
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Charlton-in-Dover
Shooting in Charlton-in-Dover: unit bases and access
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT16, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
The A256 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Charlton-in-Dover. Central London is about 66 miles from Charlton-in-Dover, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about a mile of Charlton-in-Dover, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT16, CT17 and CT15 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Charlton-in-Dover include the A256, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
How our film set catering works in Charlton-in-Dover
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We’re often asked to cater crew lunches at base and commercials and music videos, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near Charlton-in-Dover, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Charlton-in-Dover
Can you serve near the sea around Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
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.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
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Who books film set catering in Charlton-in-Dover?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
For crew arriving by train, Dover Priory station, about 0.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Light in Charlton-in-Dover lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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