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Film and TV set catering in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Greatstone-on-Sea.
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Greatstone-on-Sea
Film set catering for your shoot in Greatstone-on-Sea
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for shoots on location and live events and broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Greatstone-on-Sea, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
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Common questions in Greatstone-on-Sea
Do you come out to small places like Greatstone-on-Sea?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Greatstone-on-Sea
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Long summer days in Greatstone-on-Sea, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree how the base is left
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Location catering around Greatstone-on-Sea
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Greatstone-on-Sea, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Greatstone-on-Sea to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in TN28, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Greatstone-on-Sea, we also cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Schools near Greatstone-on-Sea include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Fisherman pub (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Greatstone-on-Sea
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
Central London is about 58 miles from Greatstone-on-Sea, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
For event organisers in Greatstone-on-Sea
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
- 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