Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Donkey Street
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Donkey Street. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Donkey Street
Film set catering in Donkey Street, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. For music video shoots and stills shoots, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural locations near Donkey Street can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Where the van can park in Donkey Street
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 lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Donkey Street
What else we do in Donkey Street
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
Donkey Street for film and TV crews
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For a shoot in Donkey Street, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Donkey Street. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Donkey Street to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Donkey Street are Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Donkey Street, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Donkey Street, we cover Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Donkey Street include Tolsford Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (under half a mile west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Donkey Street
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, Donkey Street has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Donkey Street
Which station is closest to Donkey Street?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Donkey Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Events we cater in Donkey Street
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
Donkey Street is about 57 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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