Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Ripple events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ripple and across Kent.
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
Book the van in Ripple
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Ripple ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
About our film set catering in Ripple
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include shoots on location and period dramas on location, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Ripple, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Ripple
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Nearby places to Ripple
Other occasions in Ripple
Ripple for film and TV crews
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. For a shoot in Ripple, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Ripple. Ripple is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Ripple is about 66 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Walmer station is about 1.1 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ripple, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cover shoots in every part of the CT14 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ripple, we also cover Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
Why choose film set catering in Ripple?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ripple and Kent:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
Historic houses near Ripple include Walmer Castle (1.9 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ripple
Is Ripple too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ripple.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, 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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
- 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