Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Ottinge, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Ottinge.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Ottinge
Film set catering in Ottinge, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and live events and broadcasts.
Near Ottinge, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Ottinge: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Ottinge?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning a shoot in Ottinge
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the CT4 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Ottinge is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Ottinge are historic houses such as Acrise Place (1.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Ottinge is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ottinge, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in CT4, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ottinge includes Cheriton Hill.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Who books film set catering in Ottinge?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ottinge, people book us for occasions like:
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Ottinge, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ottinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Ottinge
What else we do in Ottinge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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