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Film Set Catering in Eastry
Film set catering in Eastry: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Eastry events
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our film set catering works in Eastry
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fashion shoots on location and ad shoots.
Around Eastry, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why choose film set catering in Eastry?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sandwich station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Eastry hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a shoot in Eastry
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For a shoot in Eastry, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Eastry are Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Eastry is about 63 miles from central London. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Eastry we cover include Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (under half a mile east)
Places near Eastry
Other occasions in Eastry
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew normally gather round the hatch once service starts. On a winter shoot near Eastry, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Eastry questions
How far is Eastry from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you cover Eastry?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Eastry and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through 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