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Film and TV set catering in Tankerton, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Tankerton.
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Tankerton
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our film set catering works in Tankerton
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include music video shoots and seaside shoots, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots around Tankerton often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Crew catering near Tankerton
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Shoots in Tankerton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tankerton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Tankerton is roughly 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We serve shoots across the CT5 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Tankerton, we cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Long summer days in Tankerton, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Tankerton
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.
Is Tankerton close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Tankerton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose film set catering in Tankerton?
It’s a morale boost.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- 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