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Film Set Catering for Hersden events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Hersden? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Hersden events
Film set catering in Hersden, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and end-of-shoot parties.
Shoots around Hersden frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter shoots near Hersden chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Places near Hersden
Other occasions in Hersden
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hersden: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hersden?
Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do you cover Hersden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hersden is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Hersden and across Kent
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Hersden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Hersden
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hersden, people book us for events such as:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Hersden is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
Planning a shoot in Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Hersden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hersden includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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