Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Minster, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Minster? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Minster
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering in Minster, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in Minster, tell us where base is and how to reach it, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose film set catering in Minster?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Minster is about 39 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In December, daylight in Minster ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Minster? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Minster
Other occasions in Minster
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Minster hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Minster
What’s the nearest station to Minster?
Queenborough station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you cover Minster?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Minster. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Shooting in Minster: unit bases and access
Minster is about 6 miles north-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Minster will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Minster to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
The A2500 and B2008 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Minster. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Queenborough station, about 2.3 miles west.
Wherever your shoot is in ME12, we can fry fresh for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Lapwing Close and Copland Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A2500 and B2008, Minster is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Halfway Houses (1 mile west), Sheerness (2 miles north-west), Queenborough (2 miles west), Eastchurch (3 miles east) and Rushenden (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles south-west), Whitstable (11 miles south-east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Herne Bay (15 miles east) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west) and Leigh Academy Minster (0.9 miles west)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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