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Film Set Catering for Snowdown events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Snowdown? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Snowdown events
Film set catering for your shoot in Snowdown
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and fashion shoots on location.
Near Snowdown, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In December, daylight in Snowdown ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Snowdown
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Location catering around Snowdown
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Snowdown is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Snowdown is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Snowdown is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT15 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Snowdown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Snowdown?
Snowdown station, in Snowdown itself.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Events we cater in Snowdown
It is ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Snowdown book the van for events such as:
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, Snowdown has its own station, Snowdown station.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Nearby places to Snowdown
Also in Snowdown
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
For event organisers in Snowdown
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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