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Film Set Catering in Sandgate
Film set catering in Sandgate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Sandgate
Film set catering in Sandgate, fried fresh
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 lunch at the unit base and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Sandgate, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter shoots near Sandgate chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What else we do in Sandgate
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sandgate?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in Sandgate and across Kent
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Sandgate questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Sandgate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Occasions we serve in Sandgate
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Sandgate include Acrise Place (4.4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sandgate
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sandgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sandgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Sandgate for film and TV crews
Sandgate is about 1 mile south-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Sandgate will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Sandgate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sandgate to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Central London is about 61 miles from Sandgate. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 0.8 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandgate, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in CT20 and CT50, we can fry fresh for your crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on East Road, Gough Road and Castle Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Sandgate, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile north), Seabrook (1 mile west), Folkestone (1 mile north-east), Newington (2 miles north-west) and Peene (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Museum (1.6 miles east) and Sandgate Castle (within half a mile east). The countryside around Sandgate includes Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Sandgate Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and School of English Studies (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (less than half a mile 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