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Film and TV set catering in Hawkinge, Kent
Film set catering in Hawkinge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Hawkinge?
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Hawkinge
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re often asked to cater seaside shoots and fashion shoots on location, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Hawkinge, base may be a field or yard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Crew catering near Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. From the centre of Hawkinge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Central London is about 60 miles from Hawkinge. Hawkinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hawkinge, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across CT18. From The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hawkinge include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Mayfly pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Hawkinge and across Kent
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Hawkinge
Can you serve near the sea around Hawkinge?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Hawkinge close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in Hawkinge
It is a morale boost.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawkinge and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
Historic houses near Hawkinge include Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Hawkinge is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hawkinge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Hawkinge
- 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