Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Ewell Minnis, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Ewell Minnis.
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Ewell Minnis
Where the van can park in Ewell Minnis
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ewell Minnis
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering in Ewell Minnis, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and unit base lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Ewell Minnis, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Nearby places to Ewell Minnis
What else we do in Ewell Minnis
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Location catering around Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Shoots in Ewell Minnis are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ewell Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ewell Minnis to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ewell Minnis are Acrise Place (4.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Ewell Minnis is roughly 62 miles from central London. Ewell Minnis is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Ewell Minnis, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Belsey Lane and Green Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Ewell Minnis, we also cover Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Ewell Minnis include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books film set catering in Ewell Minnis?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Kearsney station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ewell Minnis
How far is Ewell Minnis from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ewell Minnis?
Kearsney station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
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?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, Ewell Minnis has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ewell Minnis
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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