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Film and TV set catering in Shatterling, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Shatterling and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Shatterling
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Long summer days in Shatterling, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Shatterling? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering in Shatterling, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and music video shoots, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Shatterling, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Shatterling
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shatterling? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Shatterling for film and TV crews
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For a shoot in Shatterling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Shatterling is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Shatterling are Goodnestone Park (2.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Shatterling is roughly 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For shoots just outside Shatterling, we cover Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Also in Shatterling
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shatterling. There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Shatterling
- We cover Shatterling and the whole of Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your shoot in Shatterling
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Shatterling
Do you come out to small places like Shatterling?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Shatterling from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shatterling.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
- 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