Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Harbledown, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Harbledown.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Harbledown
Film set catering for your shoot in Harbledown
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is fashion shoots on location and crew morale days, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Harbledown, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Harbledown
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Harbledown
Is Harbledown close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Whitehall Meadows?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Can the van come to Harbledown?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Harbledown. To check your date, use our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Harbledown: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Harbledown, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in Harbledown
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Harbledown
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Harbledown for film and TV crews
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Harbledown will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 922 places in Kent.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles of Harbledown, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Harbledown, we cover Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
Why choose film set catering in Harbledown?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Harbledown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Harbledown is roughly 52 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
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.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Also near Harbledown
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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