Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Hampton, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Hampton and Kent, cooking to order on site.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Hampton?
Questions from Hampton
Can you serve near the sea around Hampton?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Hampton?
Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How our film set catering works in Hampton
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 lunch at the unit base and commercials and music videos.
For a location shoot near Hampton, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Location catering around Hampton
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Hampton as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hampton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 52 miles from Hampton, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hampton we cover include Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Hampton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Places near Hampton
What else we do in Hampton
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Larger groups usually 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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Where the van can park in Hampton
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hampton
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Hampton and the whole of Kent
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Perfect for your shoot in Hampton
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Hampton is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. 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