Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Hartley, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Hartley and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Hartley
Film set catering in Hartley, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for period dramas on location and commercials and music videos.
Shoots around Hartley frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A dining area at base helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Other occasions in Hartley
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Hartley chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hartley
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Hartley
How far is Hartley from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hartley?
Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Hartley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hartley is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hartley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Hartley for film and TV crews
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Hartley will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hartley to London (19 miles away).
Hartley is roughly 19 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (3.9 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hartley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in DA3. That could mean a shoot at a home on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Hartley, we cover Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
- 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