Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Margate, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Margate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Margate
Location catering around Margate
Margate is in Kent. Anywhere in CT9, we can fry fresh for your crew. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Margate is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about a mile of Margate, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A28 and A254, Margate is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Margate, we also cover Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Margate has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Secret Spices pub (less than half a mile south)
Film set catering for your shoot in Margate
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and location filming, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In Margate, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What else we do in Margate
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Margate
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Margate?
Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Margate
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Who books film set catering in Margate?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take around Margate:
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
With the A28 and A254 nearby, Margate is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
For event organisers in Margate
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Margate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In December, daylight in Margate ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
- 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