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Film and TV set catering in Lynsore Bottom, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Lynsore Bottom and across Kent.
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Lynsore Bottom
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
About our film set catering in Lynsore Bottom
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are frequently asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and location shoots, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Near Lynsore Bottom, 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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning a shoot in Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For shoots in Lynsore Bottom, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent.
For crew arriving by train, Bekesbourne station is about 4.2 miles away. Lynsore Bottom is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to shoots in Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lynsore Bottom?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Lynsore Bottom hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Kent, including Lynsore Bottom
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Lynsore Bottom is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Lynsore Bottom
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lynsore Bottom? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Questions from Lynsore Bottom
What’s the nearest station to Lynsore Bottom?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Lynsore Bottom?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lynsore Bottom is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Why choose film set catering in Lynsore Bottom?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
Lynsore Bottom is about 55 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Lynsore Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Lynsore Bottom
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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