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Film Set Catering in Tilmanstone
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Tilmanstone.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Tilmanstone
Film set catering in Tilmanstone, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and period dramas on location, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Tilmanstone, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Tilmanstone is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Tilmanstone
Other occasions in Tilmanstone
For event organisers in Tilmanstone
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Tilmanstone
Is Tilmanstone close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve near the sea around Tilmanstone?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tilmanstone.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Shooting in Tilmanstone: unit bases and access
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in CT14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Tilmanstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Tilmanstone include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles north-west) and Walmer Castle (4.8 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Shepherds Well station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tilmanstone, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in CT14, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Tilmanstone we cover include Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Perfect for your shoot in Tilmanstone
Crews love a chip van day.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
Tilmanstone is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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