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Film Set Catering in Kingsgate
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Kingsgate and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Kingsgate
Film set catering in Kingsgate, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For period dramas on location and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Kingsgate can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Occasions we serve in Kingsgate
It needs no kitchen on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Kingsgate, people book us for occasions like:
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Broadstairs station, about 1.6 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Kingsgate hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Nearby places to Kingsgate
What else we do in Kingsgate
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter shoots near Kingsgate chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Crew catering near Kingsgate
Kingsgate is about 2 miles north of Broadstairs, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kingsgate. Kingsgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Kingsgate is roughly 67 miles from central London. The coast is within about 3 miles of Kingsgate, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT10, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Joss Gap Road, Kingsgate Bay Road and Holland Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Northdown (1 mile west), Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Broadstairs (2 miles south), St Peter's (2 miles south-west) and Cliftonville (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (3 miles west), Ramsgate (3 miles south-west), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south) and St Lawrence (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (2.6 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2.3 miles west).
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Captain Digby Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Kingsgate
Can you serve near the sea around Kingsgate?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Kingsgate?
Broadstairs station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
- 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