Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Rhodes Minnis. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
A chip van near Rhodes Minnis
Film set catering in Rhodes Minnis, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and seaside and period locations.
Near Rhodes Minnis, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Also in Rhodes Minnis
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Rhodes Minnis
What’s the nearest station to Rhodes Minnis?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Is Rhodes Minnis too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Rhodes Minnis has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Crew catering near Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. People in Rhodes Minnis book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Rhodes Minnis is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Rhodes Minnis 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 Rhodes Minnis, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in CT4, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Longage Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Rhodes Minnis, we also cover Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhodes Minnis include Tolsford Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rhodes Minnis? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
- 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