Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Martin Mill, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Martin Mill and across Kent.
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
Fresh fish and chips in Martin Mill
Film set catering in Martin Mill, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and crew treats on long shoot days.
Rural locations near Martin Mill can be a long way from food, 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 before booking.
Martin Mill questions
Do you come out to small places like Martin Mill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Martin Mill close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Martin Mill 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, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Who books film set catering in Martin Mill?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, Martin Mill station is in Martin Mill itself.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Martin Mill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Martin Mill
Martin Mill is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Martin Mill are Walmer Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Martin Mill is roughly 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over CT15. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, Barley Close and Lucerne Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Martin (1 mile north-west), East Langdon (1 mile west), West Cliffe (1 mile south), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and Ringwould (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Also near Martin Mill
Also in Martin Mill
- 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