Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Kearsney events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Kearsney and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Kearsney
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How our film set catering works in Kearsney
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for ad shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Shoots around Kearsney often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Events we cater in Kearsney
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Kearsney is roughly 64 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Long summer days in Kearsney, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Kearsney
Questions from Kearsney
What’s the nearest station to Kearsney?
Kearsney station, in Kearsney itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Kearsney and across Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Location catering around Kearsney
Kearsney is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Kearsney to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Kearsney to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Kearsney has its own station, Kearsney station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Kearsney, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Kearsney, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT16 and CT17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Park Road, Lower Road and The Avenue, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Kearsney we cover include Temple Ewell (1 mile north), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Wolverton (1 mile west) and Dover (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Kearsney include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 usually the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kearsney
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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