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Film and TV set catering in Harbourland, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Harbourland.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Harbourland
Common questions in Harbourland
Can the van park in Vinters Valley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Harbourland?
Maidstone East station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Film set catering in Harbourland, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it is seaside and period locations and crew morale days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Harbourland, check tracks and ground for the van. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Places near Harbourland
Other occasions in Harbourland
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Harbourland. 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 Harbourland
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Harbourland
Crews love a chip van day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, Maidstone East station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Sunset in Harbourland is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan bins and waste at base
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harbourland? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or ME14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Harbourland for film and TV crews
Harbourland is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Harbourland and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Harbourland to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Central London is about 31 miles from Harbourland, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.3 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Harbourland is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in ME14, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Penenden Heath (1 mile south), Foley Park (1 mile south), Grove Green (1 mile south-east), Ringlestone (1 mile west) and Sandling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Harbourland include Valley Park School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Arms (0.7 miles north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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