Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Cooper Street events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Cooper Street and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Book the van in Cooper Street
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- How long we serve
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Cooper Street, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and outside broadcasts.
Rural locations near Cooper Street can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Cooper Street for film and TV crews
Cooper Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cooper Street and the surrounding area. Cooper Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sandwich station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Cooper Street are Goodnestone Park (4.8 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Cooper Street, we cover East Street (1 mile south), Great Stonar (2 miles east), Marshborough (2 miles south), Sandwich (2 miles south-east) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east), Broadstairs (7 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
A little further out are White Mill (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cooper Street include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, Cooper Street has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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For event organisers in Cooper Street
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Cooper Street
Service is quick from the hatch.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Cooper Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
Central London is about 62 miles from Cooper Street.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there’s a minimum
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. 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 Cooper Street
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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Common questions in Cooper Street
Do you come out to small places like Cooper Street?
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 Cooper Street?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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