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Film and TV set catering in Walmer, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Walmer.
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Walmer events
Common questions in Walmer
Can you serve near the sea around Walmer?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Walmer close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Film set catering in Walmer, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and wrap celebrations.
For a location shoot near Walmer, base might be in a field or farmyard. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Walmer
What else we do in Walmer
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Walmer? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose film set catering in Walmer?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
Walmer is roughly 68 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
Crew catering near Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Walmer will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Walmer is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Walmer include Walmer Castle (within half a mile south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Walmer, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. From Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Walmer is on the A258, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (under half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Long summer days in Walmer, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Walmer and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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