Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in West Stourmouth, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in West Stourmouth.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in West Stourmouth
About our film set catering in West Stourmouth
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and music video shoots.
Near West Stourmouth, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including West Stourmouth
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot in West Stourmouth. Sunset in West Stourmouth 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.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near West Stourmouth
West Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, we can bring the van to you. West Stourmouth is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 3.7 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in East Stourmouth (1 mile east), Grove (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Sarre (1 mile north) and Upstreet (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east), Broadstairs (9 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Events we cater in West Stourmouth
It is self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around West Stourmouth:
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Central London is about 59 miles from West Stourmouth.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from West Stourmouth
How far is West Stourmouth from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like West Stourmouth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West Stourmouth
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Also in West Stourmouth
- 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