Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Westbrook, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Westbrook.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Westbrook
About our film set catering in Westbrook
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and music video shoots.
Shoots around Westbrook often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Westbrook lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
It is 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.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Why choose film set catering in Westbrook?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Historic houses near Westbrook include Quex Park (2.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What else we do in Westbrook
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Location catering around Westbrook
Westbrook is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Shoots in Westbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Westbrook to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Westbrook is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Margate station serves Westbrook directly. The coast is within about 2 miles of Westbrook, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in CT9, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Bridge Road, Caxton Road and Albert Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Garlinge (1 mile south-west), Margate (1 mile east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (2 miles south) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (12 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
A little further out are Margate West (0.6 miles west) and Westwood Cross (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Cinque Ports Public House (0.6 miles east)
Westbrook: your questions answered
Is Westbrook close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Westbrook?
Westbrook has its own station: Margate station.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van come to Westbrook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Westbrook and the rest of Kent. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Westbrook?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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