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Film and TV set catering in St Michaels, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in St Michaels. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Unit base lunches
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Book the van in St Michaels
Film set catering for your shoot in St Michaels
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater event crews and ad shoots, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like St Michaels, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why St Michaels hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in St Michaels and across Kent
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What the van needs
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:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in St Michaels
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in St Michaels come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. St Michaels is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from St Michaels to Canterbury (21 miles away).
St Michaels is on or near the A28, good for unit base access. Central London is about 45 miles from St Michaels. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of St Michaels, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN30, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A28, St Michaels is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover shoots in London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
- Schools near St Michaels include Homewood School (0.5 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in St Michaels? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What affects the price in St Michaels
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in St Michaels
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
In St Michaels and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Within reach of St Michaels are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (3.3 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
The process
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in St Michaels lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking 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 bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near St Michaels
Also in St Michaels
Common questions in St Michaels
Can the van park in Turners Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cover St Michaels?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including St Michaels and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use 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