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Film Set Catering in Ivychurch
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Ivychurch? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Ivychurch
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Film set catering for your shoot in Ivychurch
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Whether it’s unit base lunches and shoots on location, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Near Ivychurch, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Common questions in Ivychurch
What’s the nearest station to Ivychurch?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Ivychurch from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Ivychurch for film and TV crews
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ivychurch. Ivychurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Ivychurch is about 54 miles from central London.
This part of Kent takes in TN29, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Ivychurch, we also cover Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Ivychurch includes Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose film set catering in Ivychurch?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Ivychurch and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Ivychurch 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cover Ivychurch and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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