Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Saltwood events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Saltwood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Saltwood?
Film set catering for your shoot in Saltwood
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and stills shoots, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Saltwood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Saltwood. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose film set catering in Saltwood?
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
Central London is about 58 miles from Saltwood.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Long summer days in Saltwood, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Saltwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Saltwood
Which station is closest to Saltwood?
Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Saltwood from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Places near Saltwood
What else we do in Saltwood
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Saltwood
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Saltwood for film and TV crews
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. For a shoot in Saltwood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Saltwood to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sandling station is about 0.9 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.2 miles north-west) and Acrise Place (4.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Saltwood is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in CT21, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Saltwood, we also cover Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Saltwood includes Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
- 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