Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Twitham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Twitham and the surrounding area.
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Twitham
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Twitham: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Twitham
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and outside broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Twitham, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Twitham
Do you come out to small places like Twitham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Twitham?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Twitham
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in Twitham
Twitham is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Twitham as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Twitham to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Adisham station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Twitham is about 60 miles from central London.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Twitham we cover include Well Head (1 mile west), Staple (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile north), Wingham (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west) and White Mill (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile east)
Also near Twitham
Other occasions in Twitham
Occasions we serve in Twitham
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Twitham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Within reach of Twitham are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Twitham hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- 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