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Film Set Catering in Pegwell
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Pegwell and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Pegwell?
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding 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.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in Pegwell
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and seaside shoots.
Rural locations near Pegwell can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Places near Pegwell
Other occasions in Pegwell
Common questions in Pegwell
Could you trade in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How far is Pegwell from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you cover Pegwell?
We do. Pegwell is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose film set catering in Pegwell?
It needs no kitchen on location.
These are some of the bookings we take in Pegwell and Kent:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ramsgate station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Pegwell
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Pegwell
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, Pegwell has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Shooting in Pegwell: unit bases and access
Pegwell is about 1 mile south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. People in Pegwell book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Pegwell include Quex Park (4.2 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the A299 nearby, Pegwell is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT11 and CT12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. From Saxon Road, Downs Road and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Pegwell is on the A299, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Pegwell we cover include Chilton (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (2 miles north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (12 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Westwood Cross (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Belle Vue pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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