Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Dunkirk, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Dunkirk? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
A chip van near Dunkirk
Dunkirk questions
Can you serve near the sea around Dunkirk?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Dunkirk?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How our film set catering works in Dunkirk
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Dunkirk, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Occasions we serve in Dunkirk
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dunkirk
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Dunkirk
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Dunkirk will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 922 places across Kent.
Dunkirk is about 48 miles from central London. Dunkirk is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Dunkirk, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road and Courtenay Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Dunkirk we cover include Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Dunkirk include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
Other occasions in Dunkirk
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dunkirk?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Winter shoots near Dunkirk chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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