Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Derringstone, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Derringstone and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Derringstone
Common questions in Derringstone
Do you come out to small places like Derringstone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Film set catering in Derringstone, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For fashion shoots on location and event crews, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Derringstone can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Sunset in Derringstone 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.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Derringstone
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Location catering around Derringstone
Derringstone is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Shoots in Derringstone are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Derringstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Snowdown station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 58 miles from Derringstone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Derringstone, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT4 postcode area. Local streets include Derringstone Street, The Causeway and Railway Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile north), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Marley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Perfect for your shoot in Derringstone
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
Within reach of Derringstone are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.2 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.6 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Places near Derringstone
Other occasions in Derringstone
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Derringstone
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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