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Film and TV set catering in Grove, Kent
Film set catering in Grove: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Grove?
Film set catering for your shoot in Grove
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For commercials and music videos and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Grove, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Grove. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Grove
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Grove
Other occasions in Grove
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Grove is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Grove questions
What’s the nearest station to Grove?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Who books film set catering in Grove?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.7 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
For event organisers in Grove
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Grove? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Grove
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Shooting in Grove: unit bases and access
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Grove and nearby villages. Grove is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away. Grove is about 58 miles from central London. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Grove Ferry Inn (0.9 miles north)
- 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