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Film Set Catering in Lydden
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Lydden and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Lydden?
About our film set catering in Lydden
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For ad shoots and live events and broadcasts, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Lydden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Lydden
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Why choose film set catering in Lydden?
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take around Lydden:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
Central London is about 62 miles from Lydden, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
FAQs for Lydden
Do you come out to small places like Lydden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Lydden?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Shooting in Lydden: unit bases and access
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. In and around Lydden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lydden to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Lydden, we cover Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lydden includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Long summer days in Lydden, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Lydden hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Lydden
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Places near Lydden
Other occasions in Lydden
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can 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