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Film and TV set catering in Parkgate, 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 Parkgate.
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Parkgate
Film set catering for your shoot in Parkgate
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for period dramas on location and location filming.
Rural locations near Parkgate can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Crew catering near Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Parkgate is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Parkgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Central London is about 43 miles from Parkgate, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Parkgate, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across TN30 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Occasions we serve in Parkgate
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Parkgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the van can park in Parkgate
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Parkgate
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Parkgate
Do you come out to small places like Parkgate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to Parkgate?
We do. We serve events in Parkgate and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Parkgate?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Places near Parkgate
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How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Light in Parkgate lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Planning help
- 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