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Film Set Catering for Hackington events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hackington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Hackington
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Hackington ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Hackington, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For photo shoots and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Hackington can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hackington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Questions from Hackington
What’s the nearest station to Hackington?
Canterbury West station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Could you trade in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Hackington. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a shoot in Hackington
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hackington. Hackington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT2 start with a parking spot for the van. Your shoot could be at a house on Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Hackington, we cover Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Hackington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hackington include St Stephen's Junior School (0.9 miles south) and St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (1 mile south)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Towns and villages near Hackington
Other occasions in Hackington
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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