Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Farthingloe
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Farthingloe. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Farthingloe
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Farthingloe
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside and period locations and wrap celebrations, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Farthingloe, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Farthingloe
Is Farthingloe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Farthingloe from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Towns and villages near Farthingloe
Other occasions in Farthingloe
Why choose film set catering in Farthingloe?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
Central London is about 65 miles from Farthingloe, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Farthingloe has light until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Farthingloe: unit bases and access
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Shoots in Farthingloe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Farthingloe to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Farthingloe is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT15 postcode area. Close by, we cover shoots in Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthingloe include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farthingloe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Farthingloe
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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