Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Herne Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Herne Common and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Herne Common
Film set catering in Herne Common, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. For crew treats on long shoot days and seaside shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Herne Common, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning a shoot in Herne Common
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Herne Common come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Herne Common is roughly 54 miles from central London. The coast is within about 3 miles of Herne Common, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Herne Common, we cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Common include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Questions from Herne Common
Do you come out to small places like Herne Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Herne Common lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Herne Common
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Herne Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Herne Common
More for events in Herne Common
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Herne Common hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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