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Film and TV set catering in Northwood, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Northwood.
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Northwood
Film set catering in Northwood, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and end-of-shoot parties.
For a location shoot near Northwood, base might be in a field or farmyard. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Northwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. In December, daylight in Northwood ends around 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.
- A picture 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to Northwood
Other occasions in Northwood
Location catering around Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Northwood and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Northwood to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Northwood is about 65 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in CT12, CT10 and CT11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. From Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Northwood include the A254 and A256, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Northwood includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Northwood include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Northwood
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Northwood questions
Is Northwood close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Northwood?
The closest is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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