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Film Set Catering for Fordwich events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Fordwich.
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Fordwich events
Film set catering in Fordwich, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for end-of-shoot parties and seaside shoots.
Near Fordwich, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A dining area at base helps.
Crew catering near Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fordwich. We cover 922 places across Kent.
Fordwich is roughly 54 miles from central London. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT2 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fordwich Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Fordwich
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Fordwich, people book us for occasions like:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Fordwich: Sturry station.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Fordwich, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, Fordwich has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Fordwich
Could you trade in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to Fordwich?
Yes, we do. Fordwich is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fordwich?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Fordwich
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Fordwich
Other occasions in Fordwich
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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