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Film Set Catering for Dover events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Dover.
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Dover events
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Dover
What’s the nearest station to Dover?
The closest is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is Dover close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you come to Dover?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Dover is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Dover
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater music video shoots and shoots on location.
In a town like Dover, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Why choose film set catering in Dover?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Dover book the van for events such as:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dover
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Long summer days in Dover, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Dover hosts choose us
- We cover Dover and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Dover for film and TV crews
Dover is in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dover. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Dover is about 65 miles from central London. Dover is on or near the A2 and A20, good for unit base access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Dover, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across the CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Church Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Dover is on the A2 and A20, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Dover has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Dover includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull pub (within half a mile south-west)
- 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