Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Densole
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Densole. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Densole
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Film set catering in Densole, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for treat days on a long shoot and outside broadcasts.
Rural locations near Densole can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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.
Occasions we serve in Densole
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Densole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 60 miles from Densole, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Densole
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Densole, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Towns and villages near Densole
What else we do in Densole
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Crew catering near Densole
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Densole. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Densole include Acrise Place (1.2 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Folkestone West station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Densole, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in CT18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Densole, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Densole chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Densole
Can you serve near the sea around Densole?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Densole close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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