Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Seasalter, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Seasalter and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Seasalter?
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Film set catering in Seasalter, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and location filming, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Seasalter, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Common questions in Seasalter
Is Seasalter close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Seasalter?
Whitstable station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near Seasalter chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Crew catering near Seasalter
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. From the centre of Seasalter to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Seasalter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Whitstable station is about 1.8 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Seasalter, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the CT5 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Whitstable School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Sailor pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Also near Seasalter
Other occasions in Seasalter
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Seasalter and across Kent
- Classic food your crew already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
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 make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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