Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Heart's Delight, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Heart's Delight? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Heart's Delight events
Planning a shoot in Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can fry fresh for your crew. Heart's Delight is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Heart's Delight is about 58 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Snowdown station, about 2.9 miles east. Heart's Delight is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Local streets include South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Derringstone (1 mile north-east), Barham (1 mile north-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Out Elmstead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
About our film set catering in Heart's Delight
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For shoots on location and lunch at the unit base, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Heart's Delight, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Heart's Delight 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Heart's Delight
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
These are some of the bookings we take around Heart's Delight:
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.4 miles south) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Common questions in Heart's Delight
Do you come out to small places like Heart's Delight?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Heart's Delight?
Snowdown station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near Heart's Delight
Other occasions in Heart's Delight
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie 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