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Film and TV set catering in Folkestone, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Folkestone and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Folkestone
About our film set catering in Folkestone
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for crew lunches at base and shoots on location.
In a town like Folkestone, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Folkestone. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in Folkestone and across Kent
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Folkestone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Folkestone
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Light in Folkestone lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Folkestone for film and TV crews
Folkestone is in Kent. Bookings in Folkestone come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Folkestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Folkestone to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
With the A259 and A260 nearby, Folkestone is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. For crew arriving by train, Folkestone Central station is in Folkestone itself. Folkestone is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT20, CT19 and CT21 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Folkestone sits on or near the A259 and A260, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Folkestone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Harvey Grammar School (within half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Park Inn Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
- 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