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Film Set Catering in Hales Place
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Hales Place and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Hales Place events
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Hales Place
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We are often asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and crew treats on long shoot days, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Around Hales Place, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Hales Place: unit bases and access
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Hales Place, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hales Place is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across the CT2 and CT1 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Hales Place, we cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Archbishop's School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (within half a mile south)
Also near Hales Place
Other occasions in Hales Place
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. On a winter shoot near Hales Place, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in Hales Place
Is Hales Place close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Hales Place?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you come to Hales Place?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hales Place. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Perfect for your shoot in Hales Place
Crews love a chip van day.
In Hales Place and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Hales Place is about 53 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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