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Film and TV set catering in Ramsgate, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ramsgate and across Kent.
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Ramsgate events
Shooting in Ramsgate: unit bases and access
Ramsgate is in Kent. In and around Ramsgate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Central London is about 66 miles from Ramsgate. The A254 and A255 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Ramsgate. The coast is within about a mile of Ramsgate, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in CT11, CT12 and CT10 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Ramsgate is on the A254 and A255, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Ramsgate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (within half a mile north)
Film set catering for your shoot in Ramsgate
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For end-of-shoot parties and crew lunches at base, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a town like Ramsgate, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Occasions we serve in Ramsgate
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Among the historic houses close to Ramsgate are Quex Park (4.4 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Ramsgate questions
Which station is closest to Ramsgate?
Ramsgate has its own station: Ramsgate station.
Can you serve near the sea around Ramsgate?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you cover Ramsgate?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Ramsgate and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Towns and villages near Ramsgate
What else we do in Ramsgate
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ramsgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Ramsgate, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
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’ll quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Ramsgate
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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