Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Dungeness events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Dungeness and the surrounding area.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
Planning an event in Dungeness?
How our film set catering works in Dungeness
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it is commercials and music videos and seaside shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Dungeness, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dungeness for film and TV crews
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dungeness and nearby villages. Dungeness is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Dungeness to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Dungeness, we cover Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Dungeness includes RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Dungeness, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Dungeness? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Dungeness
It lifts the crew.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dungeness and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
Central London is about 61 miles from Dungeness.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
Dungeness: your questions answered
Is Dungeness close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Dungeness too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where can the van park?
Not much: 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 take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Nearby places to Dungeness
Also in Dungeness
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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