Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Minster, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Minster.
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Minster
Questions from Minster
Is Minster too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Minster?
Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to Minster?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Minster and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
About our film set catering in Minster
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re often asked to cater location filming and lunch at the unit base, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Minster, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Nearby places to Minster
More for events in Minster
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Minster
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Minster? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
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.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Winter shoots near Minster chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Crew catering near Minster
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Minster or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Minster is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Minster are Quex Park (2.4 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 62 miles from Minster. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT12 postcode area. Local streets include Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Minster we cover include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Where the van can park in Minster
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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