Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Lympne
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Lympne and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Lympne
About our film set catering in Lympne
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap parties and fashion shoots on location.
Near Lympne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Location catering around Lympne
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. In and around Lympne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lympne to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Central London is about 57 miles from Lympne, within easy reach for London-based crews. Lympne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (within half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
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What else we do in Lympne
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The day of the week
The cost per head normally 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.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Lympne
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Among the historic houses close to Lympne are Westenhanger Castle (1.3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Lympne
Is Lympne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Lympne from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Winter shoots near Lympne chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
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.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lympne?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. 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 you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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