Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Eastchurch events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Eastchurch and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Eastchurch
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Film set catering in Eastchurch, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for commercials and music videos and crew lunches at base.
For a shoot in a place like Eastchurch, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Eastchurch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Eastchurch: your questions answered
How far is Eastchurch from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Eastchurch?
Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Eastchurch for film and TV crews
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Eastchurch. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Eastchurch to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Eastchurch is about 42 miles from central London.
We serve shoots across the ME12 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Eastchurch we cover include Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Eastchurch? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Nearby places to Eastchurch
What else we do in Eastchurch
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter shoots near Eastchurch chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Eastchurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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