Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Cheriton, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Cheriton and across Kent.
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Cheriton
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Film set catering for your shoot in Cheriton
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is location shoots and commercials and music videos, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a location shoot near Cheriton, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Cheriton
Can the van park in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Cheriton?
Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Events we cater in Cheriton
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Cheriton, people book us for occasions like:
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location filming
Among the historic houses close to Cheriton are Acrise Place (3.4 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.8 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
Cheriton for film and TV crews
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. For shoots in Cheriton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cheriton to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Central London is about 61 miles from Cheriton. With the M20 nearby, Cheriton is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cheriton, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of Cheriton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in CT19, CT20 and CT50, we can bring the van to you. From Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the M20, Cheriton is easy for us to reach for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Cheriton, we also cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Pent Valley Technology College (less than half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Cheriton: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Other occasions in Cheriton
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cheriton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Cheriton
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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