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Film and TV set catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Kingsdown.
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Kingsdown?
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Kingsdown
How far is Kingsdown from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Film set catering in Kingsdown, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For stills shoots and outside broadcasts, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Shoots around Kingsdown often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Also near Kingsdown
Other occasions in Kingsdown
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Long summer days in Kingsdown, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Kingsdown for film and TV crews
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. In and around Kingsdown, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Kingsdown include Walmer Castle (1 mile north). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We serve shoots across CT14 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Kingsdown we cover include Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Schools near Kingsdown include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Kingsdown, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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