Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Hartlip, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hartlip. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Hartlip
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 usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
About our film set catering in Hartlip
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and fashion shoots on location, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Hartlip, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hartlip
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Crew catering near Hartlip
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Hartlip, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east. Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.3 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Name a contact in the production office
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Occasions we serve in Hartlip
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Central London is about 33 miles from Hartlip, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Hartlip
What else we do in Hartlip
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. 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 Hartlip
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Hartlip and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near Hartlip chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hartlip
Do you come out to small places like Hartlip?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hartlip?
The closest is Newington station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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