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Film Set Catering in Old Tree
Film set catering in Old Tree: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Old Tree events
Film set catering in Old Tree, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For period dramas on location and live events and broadcasts, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Old Tree, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Towns and villages near Old Tree
More for events in Old Tree
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
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.
What affects the price in Old Tree
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Old Tree? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Location catering around Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In and around Old Tree, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Old Tree is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Old Tree is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Tree, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Tree includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
Old Tree: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Old Tree?
Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in Old Tree ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Old Tree
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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