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Film Set Catering for Harvel events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Harvel.
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Harvel
Film set catering in Harvel, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and treat days on a long shoot, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Harvel, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Perfect for your shoot in Harvel
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Harvel, people book us for occasions like:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 23 miles from Harvel.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will 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:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Harvel lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Harvel: your questions answered
How far is Harvel from London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Is Harvel too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Harvel?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Nearby places to Harvel
Other occasions in Harvel
Planning a shoot in Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Shoots in Harvel are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Harvel is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Harvel are Cobham College (3.4 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the DA13 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Harvel, we also cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Harvel include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
For event organisers in Harvel
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. 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. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- 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