Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hawkhurst
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Hawkhurst. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in Hawkhurst
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hawkhurst
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Hawkhurst
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hawkhurst
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We are frequently asked to cater stills shoots and period dramas on location, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Around Hawkhurst, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Hawkhurst
Also in Hawkhurst
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hawkhurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Hawkhurst
Is Hawkhurst close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Hawkhurst?
Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hawkhurst?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Crew catering near Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Hawkhurst to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hawkhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hawkhurst to Canterbury (29 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Etchingham station is about 4 miles away. Hawkhurst is about 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkhurst, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN18 postcode area. From High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Hawkhurst, we cover Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Hawkhurst lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through 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