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Film and TV set catering in Marshborough, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Marshborough.
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Marshborough
Film set catering in Marshborough, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s lunch at the unit base and location shoots, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Marshborough, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Shooting in Marshborough: unit bases and access
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For shoots in Marshborough, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Marshborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Marshborough to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Marshborough is roughly 62 miles from central London. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT13, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marshborough include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Marshborough is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Marshborough
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Marshborough and across Kent
- Something for crew to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Marshborough
How far is Marshborough from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to Marshborough?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Marshborough is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What’s on the menu?
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 you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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What affects the price in Marshborough
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Marshborough? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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