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Film and TV set catering in Hastingleigh, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hastingleigh and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Hastingleigh?
How our film set catering works in Hastingleigh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater stills shoots and period dramas on location.
Near Hastingleigh, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hastingleigh?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hastingleigh hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Hastingleigh ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Also near Hastingleigh
More for events in Hastingleigh
Crew catering near Hastingleigh
Hastingleigh is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Hastingleigh as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hastingleigh is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hastingleigh to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Hastingleigh is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Becket's Close and Tamley Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Folly Town (1 mile west), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (2 miles west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Hastingleigh includes Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Bowl Inn (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Hastingleigh: your questions answered
How far is Hastingleigh from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hastingleigh?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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