Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Swingfield Minnis
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Swingfield Minnis. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
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Planning an event in Swingfield Minnis?
Film set catering in Swingfield Minnis, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fashion shoots on location and commercials and music videos.
Near Swingfield Minnis, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Common questions in Swingfield Minnis
Is Swingfield Minnis close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Swingfield Minnis?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where the van can park in Swingfield Minnis
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Used oil leaves with the van.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Crew catering near Swingfield Minnis
Swingfield Minnis is about 4 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. From the centre of Swingfield Minnis to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Swingfield Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Swingfield Minnis are Acrise Place (1.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Shepherds Well station is about 4.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Swingfield Minnis, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Swingfield Minnis, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in CT15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Canterbury Road and Hoad Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Swingfield Minnis on the A260, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Selsted (1 mile north), Densole (1 mile south), Wootton (2 miles north), Hawkinge (2 miles south) and Old Hawkinge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Swingfield Minnis includes Cheriton Hill.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Swingfield Minnis? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, daylight in Swingfield Minnis ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Swingfield Minnis, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Swingfield Minnis
Also in Swingfield Minnis
- 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