Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Ridgeway, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Ridgeway.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Ridgeway
Where the van can park in Ridgeway
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
About our film set catering in Ridgeway
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For seaside shoots and crew lunches at base, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Ridgeway, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Also near Ridgeway
Other occasions in Ridgeway
Ridgeway questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ridgeway?
Westenhanger station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ridgeway.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Occasions we serve in Ridgeway
It works in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ridgeway book the van for events such as:
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Ridgeway is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, Ridgeway has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Ridgeway hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in Ridgeway: unit bases and access
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. For a shoot in Ridgeway, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ridgeway. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ridgeway to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.9 miles south-east. Ridgeway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over TN25 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ridgeway we cover include Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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