Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Selsted, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Selsted and across Kent.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Selsted
Selsted questions
Do you come out to small places like Selsted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Selsted from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Film set catering for your shoot in Selsted
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. Typical bookings include wrap parties and live events and broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Selsted, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Shooting in Selsted: unit bases and access
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. People in Selsted book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. Close by, we cover shoots in Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Selsted include Cheriton Hill.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Selsted ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
Where the van can park in Selsted
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Selsted?
It’s self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Selsted and Kent:
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 60 miles from Selsted.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Selsted? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Selsted
Other occasions in Selsted
- 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