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Film and TV set catering in Coombe, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Coombe and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
Film set catering for Coombe events
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About our film set catering in Coombe
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and crew morale days.
Near Coombe, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Coombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Coombe for film and TV crews
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For shoots in Coombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Coombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Coombe is about 62 miles from central London. The coast is within about 6 miles of Coombe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across CT3 and CT13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Coombe we cover include Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Coombe include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Coombe questions
How far is Coombe from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Coombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Winter shoots near Coombe chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Where the van can park in Coombe
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Coombe
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Kent, including Coombe
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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