Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Hazel Street, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Hazel Street? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Hazel Street
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Hazel Street. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Hazel Street hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Kent, including Hazel Street
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Hazel Street, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re often asked to cater location filming and treat days on a long shoot, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Hazel Street, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Also near Hazel Street
Also in Hazel Street
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A dining area at base helps.
For event organisers in Hazel Street
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning a shoot in Hazel Street
Hazel Street is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Hazel Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hazel Street to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.9 miles north. Hazel Street is roughly 34 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hazel Street, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Lamberhurst Road and Spelmonden Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Horsmonden (1 mile north-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-east), Capel Cross (1 mile east), Broad Ford (1 mile east) and Palmer's Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.6 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hazel Street
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Hazel Street from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Hazel Street
It lifts the crew.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
Historic houses near Hazel Street include Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Hazel Street, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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