Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Old Romney, Kent
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Old Romney. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in Old Romney?
Location catering around Old Romney
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For shoots in Old Romney, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Old Romney. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Old Romney is about 55 miles from central London.
For shoots in TN29, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Old Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Film set catering in Old Romney, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Old Romney, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Old Romney
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Old Romney questions
Is Old Romney 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.
Is Old Romney close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you come to Old Romney?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Old Romney and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Light in Old Romney lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Old Romney
Other occasions in Old Romney
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Old Romney
It is a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
For crew arriving by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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