Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Sholden events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Sholden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Sholden?
Film set catering for your shoot in Sholden
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and seaside and period locations.
Near Sholden, 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.
Where the van can park in Sholden
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Sholden. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Sholden
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Shooting in Sholden: unit bases and access
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Shoots in Sholden are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Sholden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Sholden to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Sholden is about 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Deal station, about 1.1 miles east. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over CT14. Local streets include The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Sholden we cover include Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Sholden
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Historic houses near Sholden include Walmer Castle (2 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Common questions in Sholden
How far is Sholden from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Sholden?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Sholden: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Sholden
What else we do in Sholden
- 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