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Film and TV set catering in Deal, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Deal and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Deal
Crew catering near Deal
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Deal. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Deal to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Deal is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about a mile of Deal, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in CT14, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Deal is on the A258 and B2056, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
- Local schools include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Brickmakers Arms (within half a mile north-east)
About our film set catering in Deal
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is fashion shoots on location and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Shoots in Deal often base in car parks. A chip van fits right in. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Deal? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Perfect for your shoot in Deal
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Deal, people book us for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
Deal is on or near the A258 and B2056, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Common questions in Deal
Which station is closest to Deal?
Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Deal from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Also in Deal
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. Sunset in Deal is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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