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Film and TV set catering in Hawthorn, Kent
Film set catering in Hawthorn: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Hawthorn
Shooting in Hawthorn: unit bases and access
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hawthorn is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. With the A299 nearby, Hawthorn is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT6 and CT3, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a shoot at a home on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Hawthorn include the A299, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Hawthorn we cover include Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
Film set catering in Hawthorn, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For outside broadcasts and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Hawthorn can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Hawthorn 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.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hawthorn
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Hawthorn questions
What’s the nearest station to Hawthorn?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Hawthorn close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hawthorn?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Occasions we serve in Hawthorn
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawthorn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
Central London is about 56 miles from Hawthorn, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Hawthorn, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- We cover Hawthorn and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Places near Hawthorn
Also in Hawthorn
- 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