Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Statenborough, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Statenborough? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Statenborough?
Where the van can park in Statenborough
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About our film set catering in Statenborough
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and fashion shoots on location, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Statenborough, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Statenborough chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in Statenborough
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Why choose film set catering in Statenborough?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Statenborough and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Shooting in Statenborough: unit bases and access
Statenborough is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT14, we can bring the van to you. Statenborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Statenborough to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Central London is about 63 miles from Statenborough, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 5 miles of Statenborough, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in CT14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Statenborough we cover include Felderland (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south-east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west), Eastry (1 mile south-west) and Worth (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Statenborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Eastry Church of England Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles south-west)
Questions from Statenborough
Can the van park in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Places near Statenborough
Other occasions in Statenborough
- 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