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Film and TV set catering in Palm Bay, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Palm Bay.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Palm Bay
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Film set catering in Palm Bay, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater outside broadcasts and ad shoots, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Palm Bay can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Also near Palm Bay
What else we do in Palm Bay
Shooting in Palm Bay: unit bases and access
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Palm Bay is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Palm Bay is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Margate station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Palm Bay include Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in CT9, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. At midsummer, Palm Bay has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Palm Bay?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Central London is about 65 miles from Palm Bay.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
Palm Bay questions
Can you serve near the sea around Palm Bay?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Palm Bay?
Margate station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Palm Bay?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Palm Bay?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups normally 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 us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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