Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hareplain
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Hareplain.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Hareplain
Film set catering in Hareplain, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for crew morale days and period dramas on location.
For a shoot in a place like Hareplain, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your shoot in Hareplain
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hareplain book the van for occasions like:
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hareplain
How far is Hareplain from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Hareplain too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Hareplain?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hareplain and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning a shoot in Hareplain
Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Hareplain or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Hareplain is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hareplain, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Hareplain, we cover Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include Three Chimneys Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
More for events in Hareplain
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Hareplain chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Update numbers if they change
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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