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Film and TV set catering in Denton, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Denton and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Denton
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Denton? 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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering in Denton, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is commercials and music videos and wrap parties, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Denton, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Denton for film and TV crews
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the CT4 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Denton include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 2.7 miles east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Denton, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on The Street and Canterbury Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Denton, we also cover Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Denton include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Denton
Do you come out to small places like Denton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Events we cater in Denton
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Denton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Central London is about 59 miles from Denton.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Denton: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Denton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Denton
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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