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Film and TV set catering in Waterham, Kent
Film set catering in Waterham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Waterham
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, Waterham has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Waterham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Waterham, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and music video shoots.
Near Waterham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Waterham
Could you trade in Seasalter Levels?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Waterham?
Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Waterham
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
In Waterham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Waterham is roughly 48 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- The cancellation terms
Shooting in Waterham: unit bases and access
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Waterham and nearby villages. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Waterham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Waterham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Waterham, we cover Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Waterham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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