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Film and TV set catering in Eythorne, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Eythorne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Eythorne
Why choose film set catering in Eythorne?
Crews love a chip van day.
These are some of the bookings we take in Eythorne and Kent:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shepherds Well station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Film set catering for your shoot in Eythorne
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater location shoots and crew morale days, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Eythorne, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Eythorne for film and TV crews
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the CT15 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Eythorne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Eythorne is roughly 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Eythorne include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eythorne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eythorne, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in CT15, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Eythorne: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Eythorne. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Eythorne hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Eythorne and across Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Eythorne questions
Do you come out to small places like Eythorne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Where the van can park in Eythorne
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eythorne
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Eythorne
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Eythorne, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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