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Film and TV set catering in Rough Common, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Rough Common.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Rough Common?
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Rough Common, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our film set catering in Rough Common
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s event crews and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Rough Common, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Questions from Rough Common
Can you serve near the sea around Rough Common?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Rough Common?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Perfect for your shoot in Rough Common
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Rough Common and Kent:
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Location catering around Rough Common
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Rough Common is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Rough Common is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Rough Common is roughly 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 5 miles of Rough Common, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in CT2 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Rough Common include St Edmund's School (0.5 miles east) and The Archbishop's School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Bear pub (less than half a mile south)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Rough Common. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
For event organisers in Rough Common
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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