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Film Set Catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in St Margaret's at Cliffe? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for St Margaret's at Cliffe events
Film set catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots around St Margaret's at Cliffe often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Perfect for your shoot in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
St Margaret's at Cliffe is roughly 68 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Places near St Margaret's at Cliffe
What else we do in St Margaret's at Cliffe
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, St Margaret's at Cliffe has light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in St Margaret's at Cliffe, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Margaret's at Cliffe
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. The cost per head generally 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.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for St Margaret's at Cliffe
Is St Margaret's at Cliffe close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Crew catering near St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. St Margaret's at Cliffe is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. St Margaret's at Cliffe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Margaret's at Cliffe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in CT15 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Cliffs pub (within half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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