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Film Set Catering in Moorstock
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Moorstock. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Moorstock
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. On a winter shoot near Moorstock, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Moorstock, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Moorstock
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We are often asked to cater crew morale days and event crews, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Moorstock, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Crew catering near Moorstock
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Moorstock and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Moorstock to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Central London is about 55 miles from Moorstock, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Moorstock is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Moorstock, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What affects the price in Moorstock
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Moorstock
Is Moorstock too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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 will plan service around it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you come to Moorstock?
We do. Moorstock is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Moorstock
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for crew to gather round
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Also in Moorstock
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Moorstock? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Venues often 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 confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Moorstock
It is ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Moorstock, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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