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Film and TV set catering in Frogham, Kent
Film set catering in Frogham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Frogham
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Film set catering in Frogham, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Frogham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Shooting in Frogham: unit bases and access
Frogham is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For shoots in Frogham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 61 miles from Frogham. Among the historic houses close to Frogham are Goodnestone Park (2.4 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Frogham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Frogham, we also cover Barfrestone (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile north), Woolage Village (1 mile west) and Elvington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (6 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Frogham
Is Frogham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In December, daylight in Frogham ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Frogham
More for events in Frogham
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Frogham
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Why choose film set catering in Frogham?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Frogham, people book us for occasions like:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Events in Frogham and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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