Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Sandwich, 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 Sandwich.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Sandwich
About our film set catering in Sandwich
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For crew morale days and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Around Sandwich, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Long summer days in Sandwich, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sandwich? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from Sandwich
Can the van park in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How far is Sandwich from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Sandwich
Also in Sandwich
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planning a shoot in Sandwich
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For shoots in Sandwich, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Sandwich. Sandwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Sandwich is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sandwich, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across CT13. That could mean a shoot at a home on Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Precinct Toy Collection (under half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sandwich include Sir Roger Manwood's School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Sandwich
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Sandwich
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, Sandwich station is in Sandwich itself.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- 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