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Film Set Catering for Durlock events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Durlock.
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Durlock
Film set catering in Durlock, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater stills shoots and commercials and music videos.
Near Durlock, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Durlock hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Other occasions in Durlock
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Events we cater in Durlock
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for Durlock
How far is Durlock from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Durlock too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you cover Durlock?
We do. Durlock is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Where the van can park in Durlock
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Durlock 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Durlock for film and TV crews
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Durlock to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Durlock is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Durlock are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Durlock we cover include Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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