Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Guilton events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Guilton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Guilton events
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering for your shoot in Guilton
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for crew lunches at base and music video shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Guilton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Guilton
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Also near Guilton
What else we do in Guilton
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in Guilton lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Crew catering near Guilton
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. People in Guilton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Guilton is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sandwich station, about 3.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Guilton
Is Guilton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Guilton close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Guilton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Guilton and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Events we cater in Guilton
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Among the historic houses close to Guilton are Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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.
- 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