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Film and TV set catering in Staple, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Staple and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Staple
Location catering around Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. People in Staple book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Staple is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 60 miles from Staple, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Staple are Goodnestone Park (1.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Staple, we cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Tuns pub (less than half a mile west)
Film set catering in Staple, fried fresh
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and treat days on a long shoot.
For a shoot in a place like Staple, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
More for events in Staple
Why choose film set catering in Staple?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Staple and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Long summer days in Staple, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
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 will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Staple hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Staple and the whole of Kent
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Staple
Do you come out to small places like Staple?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Staple?
Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Staple
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Staple
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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