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Film and TV set catering in St Lawrence, Kent
Film set catering in St Lawrence: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in St Lawrence
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover St Lawrence and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How our film set catering works in St Lawrence
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near St Lawrence, base may be a field or yard. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why choose film set catering in St Lawrence?
It works in any weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St Lawrence and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
The A255 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to St Lawrence.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there’s a minimum
St Lawrence: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is St Lawrence from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, St Lawrence has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in St Lawrence? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Where the van can park in St Lawrence
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in St Lawrence
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Crew catering near St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Anywhere in CT11, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. St Lawrence is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from St Lawrence to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Within reach of St Lawrence are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.1 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Ramsgate station serves St Lawrence directly. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT11 and CT12. Local streets include Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find St Lawrence on the A255, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Admiral Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
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About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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