Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hassell Street
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hassell Street and across Kent.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Hassell Street
Questions from Hassell Street
Which station is closest to Hassell Street?
Wye station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Is Hassell Street close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hassell Street
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We are often asked to cater shoots on location and crew morale days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Hassell Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hassell Street? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Shooting in Hassell Street: unit bases and access
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Hassell Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hassell Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hassell Street to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wye station is about 2.7 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hassell Street, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over TN25 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include The Woodmans Arms (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Hassell Street
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Hassell Street is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Hassell Street
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Places near Hassell Street
Also in Hassell Street
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Hassell Street hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hassell Street: sunset is about 3:50pm.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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