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Film and TV set catering in Hartley, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hartley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Hartley
Film set catering for your shoot in Hartley
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for seaside shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Hartley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Common questions in Hartley
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is Hartley close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Hartley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hartley. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What affects the price in Hartley
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Crew catering near Hartley
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Around Hartley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Within reach of Hartley are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (4.4 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Hartley is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
Where the van can park in Hartley
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Also in Hartley
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Larger groups typically 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 Hartley hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books film set catering in Hartley?
It’s a morale boost.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
Hartley is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Hartley lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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