Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Westmarsh, Kent
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Westmarsh.
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Westmarsh events
Film set catering in Westmarsh, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and commercials and music videos.
Near Westmarsh, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Shooting in Westmarsh: unit bases and access
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Bookings in Westmarsh come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Westmarsh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Westmarsh to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Westmarsh is roughly 60 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Minster station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Way Out Inn (within half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Westmarsh? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Westmarsh: sunset is about 3:50pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
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Common questions in Westmarsh
Is Westmarsh too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Westmarsh close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Westmarsh
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Westmarsh?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
In Westmarsh and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles south-west) and Quex Park (4.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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