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Film and TV set catering in Upton, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Upton?
How our film set catering works in Upton
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and location shoots.
Shoots around Upton frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Perfect for your shoot in Upton
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Upton is on or near the A255, good for unit base access.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light in Upton lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Upton
Can you serve near the sea around Upton?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Upton?
Upton has its own station: Broadstairs station.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you come to Upton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upton. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
For event organisers in Upton
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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 usually the easier option.
Planning a shoot in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Upton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Upton to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Broadstairs station serves Upton directly. Within reach of Upton are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Upton include the A255, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- 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