Kent · England
Film Set Catering in St Mary's Bay
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in St Mary's Bay.
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in St Mary's Bay?
How our film set catering works in St Mary's Bay
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We’re often asked to cater seaside and period locations and location filming, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Around St Mary's Bay, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. On a winter shoot near St Mary's Bay, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
FAQs for St Mary's Bay
Could you trade in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How far is St Mary's Bay from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you cover St Mary's Bay?
Yes, we do. St Mary's Bay is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
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.
Crew catering near St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in TN29, we can fry fresh for your crew. St Mary's Bay is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from St Mary's Bay to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For shoots in TN29, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside St Mary's Bay, we also cover St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in St Mary's Bay? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Nearby places to St Mary's Bay
Other occasions in St Mary's Bay
- 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