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Film Set Catering for Snargate events
Film set catering in Snargate: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Snargate
Film set catering in Snargate, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it is unit base lunches and period dramas on location, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Snargate, check tracks and ground for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Snargate
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
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The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Snargate. At midsummer, Snargate has light until about 9:15pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Snargate? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Around Snargate, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
For shoots in TN29, we just need to know where the van can park. From Short Lane and Snargate Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Snargate we cover include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Snargate include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Common questions in Snargate
Which station is closest to Snargate?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Snargate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you come to Snargate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Snargate is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Snargate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Occasions we serve in Snargate
It needs no kitchen on location.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Snargate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Location filming
Snargate is roughly 52 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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