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Film and TV set catering in Finglesham, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Finglesham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Finglesham?
How our film set catering works in Finglesham
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for period dramas on location and unit base lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Finglesham, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Finglesham hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Finglesham and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Finglesham ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Finglesham for film and TV crews
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Finglesham, and we will plan access and set-up. Finglesham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Finglesham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Finglesham is about 65 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in CT14, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Finglesham, we cover Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Finglesham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Finglesham include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (within half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Finglesham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose film set catering in Finglesham?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Whatever the occasion in Finglesham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
Within reach of Finglesham are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Where the van can park in Finglesham
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Towns and villages near Finglesham
Other occasions in Finglesham
FAQs for Finglesham
Could you trade in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Finglesham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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