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Film Set Catering for Mystole events
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 Mystole.
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Mystole?
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Film set catering for your shoot in Mystole
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for live events and broadcasts and shoots on location.
Near Mystole, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Mystole is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Mystole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Mystole is roughly 50 miles from central London. Mystole is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in CT4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Occasions we serve in Mystole
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Mystole, people book us for occasions like:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. On a winter shoot near Mystole, the light goes by about 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 picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Questions from Mystole
Is Mystole too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Mystole?
Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mystole.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
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.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mystole? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Nearby places to Mystole
Other occasions in Mystole
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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