Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Chitty, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Chitty.
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Chitty
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How our film set catering works in Chitty
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near Chitty can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Chitty. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Chitty and the whole of Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
Chitty for film and TV crews
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. People in Chitty book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Chitty to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Chitty is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chitty, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. On a winter shoot near Chitty, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Occasions we serve in Chitty
It works in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Places near Chitty
Other occasions in Chitty
Common questions in Chitty
Is Chitty too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Chitty?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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