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Film Set Catering in Clapper Hill
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Clapper Hill.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
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About our film set catering in Clapper Hill
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Whether it is live events and broadcasts and shoots on location, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Clapper Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Clapper Hill has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Location catering around Clapper Hill
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Clapper Hill will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Clapper Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Clapper Hill to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Central London is about 42 miles from Clapper Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Clapper Hill are Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Clapper Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across TN27. Other places close to Clapper Hill we cover include Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Clapper Hill questions
Do you come out to small places like Clapper Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Clapper Hill?
Headcorn station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cover Clapper Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Clapper Hill is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Towns and villages near Clapper Hill
What else we do in Clapper Hill
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Clapper Hill? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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