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Film Set Catering for Littlebourne events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Littlebourne.
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Littlebourne events
Organising for someone else?
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Littlebourne
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for fashion shoots on location and crew morale days.
Near Littlebourne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Littlebourne for film and TV crews
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Around Littlebourne, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Littlebourne is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We take the van to shoots all over CT3 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Littlebourne, we cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Basket Makers pub (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in Littlebourne
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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 solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Littlebourne
More for events in Littlebourne
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in Littlebourne and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Littlebourne questions
Do you come out to small places like Littlebourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Littlebourne?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near Littlebourne chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Littlebourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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