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Film Set Catering in Ickham
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ickham and the surrounding area.
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Ickham
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Ickham. At midsummer, Ickham has light until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Ickham, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for commercials and music videos and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Ickham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Ickham
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Ickham, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Ickham questions
Is Ickham close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ickham?
Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Ickham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning a shoot in Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Ickham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Ickham is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Ickham are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Ickham and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Other occasions in Ickham
- 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