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Film Set Catering for Ware events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Ware.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Ware?
Film set catering in Ware, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Ware, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Ware for film and TV crews
Ware is about 6 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cover Ware as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Ware is roughly 60 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of CT3. Close by, we cover shoots in Westmarsh (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west) and Hoo (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are White Mill (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Ware includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Way Out Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Ware
Also in Ware
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ware?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Ware has light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ware? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Ware
Do you come out to small places like Ware?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Ware?
Minster station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Why choose film set catering in Ware?
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Ware are Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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