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Film and TV set catering in Wincheap, Kent
Film set catering in Wincheap: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
Planning an event in Wincheap?
Film set catering for your shoot in Wincheap
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We are frequently asked to cater period dramas on location and wrap celebrations, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots around Wincheap frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Plan bins at the unit base.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Shooting in Wincheap: unit bases and access
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. For shoots in Wincheap, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Wincheap is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wincheap has its own station, Canterbury East station. Wincheap is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in CT1 and CT2 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A2 close by, Wincheap is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Wincheap include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Wincheap
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, Wincheap has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why choose film set catering in Wincheap?
Crews love a chip van day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Wincheap is on or near the A2, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
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Questions from Wincheap
Can the van park in Whitehall Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
How far is Wincheap from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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