Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Sellindge events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sellindge? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Sellindge events
How our film set catering works in Sellindge
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater location shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Sellindge, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
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. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Sellindge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Fewer choices mean faster service.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Sellindge, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Also in Sellindge
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Location catering around Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Sellindge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 55 miles from Sellindge, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sellindge, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Sellindge, we cover Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Sellindge and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Sellindge
Is Sellindge close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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