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Film and TV set catering in St Mary in the Marsh, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across St Mary in the Marsh and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
Film set catering in St Mary in the Marsh
What affects the price in St Mary in the Marsh
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in St Mary in the Marsh? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in St Mary in the Marsh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for event crews and period dramas on location.
Near St Mary in the Marsh, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Occasions we serve in St Mary in the Marsh
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
St Mary in the Marsh is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. 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.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Shooting in St Mary in the Marsh: unit bases and access
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in St Mary in the Marsh will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. St Mary in the Marsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary in the Marsh to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Anywhere in TN29, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to St Mary in the Marsh we cover include St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
What the van needs
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
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
St Mary in the Marsh: your questions answered
How far is St Mary in the Marsh from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like St Mary in the Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near St Mary in the Marsh: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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More for events in St Mary in the Marsh
- 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