Kent · England
Film Set Catering for West Hougham events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across West Hougham and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in West Hougham
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
About our film set catering in West Hougham
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For outside broadcasts and location shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near West Hougham, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in West Hougham and across Kent
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Also near West Hougham
Also in West Hougham
Events we cater in West Hougham
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Kearsney station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Shooting in West Hougham: unit bases and access
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. For a shoot in West Hougham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. West Hougham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
West Hougham is roughly 63 miles from central London. Historic houses near West Hougham include Acrise Place (4.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of West Hougham, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (2.4 miles east)
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in West Hougham is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for West Hougham
Is West Hougham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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