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Film Set Catering for Clap Hill events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Clap Hill? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Clap Hill?
Film set catering in Clap Hill, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For crew lunches at base and event crews, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Clap Hill, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Clap Hill
- Events in Clap Hill and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Clap Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Crew catering near Clap Hill
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the TN25 area, we can bring the van to you. Clap Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Clap Hill to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 53 miles from Clap Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Clap Hill we cover include Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Clap Hill includes Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Common questions in Clap Hill
Do you come out to small places like Clap Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Clap Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Clap Hill and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Clap Hill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books film set catering in Clap Hill?
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (4.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Long summer days in Clap Hill, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Nearby places to Clap Hill
Other occasions in Clap Hill
- 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