Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Lyminge, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lyminge.
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Lyminge
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Film set catering in Lyminge, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and wrap parties.
Rural locations near Lyminge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Lyminge chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Lyminge
More for events in Lyminge
Lyminge: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Lyminge?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Perfect for your shoot in Lyminge
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lyminge book the van for occasions like:
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Historic houses near Lyminge include Acrise Place (2.1 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. 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 Lyminge hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Lyminge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Shooting in Lyminge: unit bases and access
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Lyminge is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Lyminge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lyminge to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Lyminge is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Lyminge is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lyminge, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lyminge include Tolsford Hill.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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