Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Heart's Delight, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Heart's Delight.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Heart's Delight events
Who books film set catering in Heart's Delight?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Heart's Delight, people book us for events such as:
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Film set catering for your shoot in Heart's Delight
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. For wrap parties and music video shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Heart's Delight, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Questions from Heart's Delight
Is Heart's Delight close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Heart's Delight?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Heart's Delight? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Heart's Delight is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Crew catering near Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Heart's Delight as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Heart's Delight is roughly 37 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Heart's Delight, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME10 and ME9, we can fry fresh for your crew. From The Street, Borden Lane and Coppins Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Borden (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.7 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles north)
Also near Heart's Delight
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Where the van can park in Heart's Delight
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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