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Film and TV set catering in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hicks Forstal and the surrounding area.
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Hicks Forstal
How our film set catering works in Hicks Forstal
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and location filming.
Near Hicks Forstal, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in Hicks Forstal
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hicks Forstal:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
Hicks Forstal is about 54 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hicks Forstal? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hicks Forstal
How far is Hicks Forstal from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Hicks Forstal?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Hicks Forstal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Hicks Forstal hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Nearby places to Hicks Forstal
Also in Hicks Forstal
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Crew catering near Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. For shoots in Hicks Forstal, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, Sturry station is about 2.2 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We also bring the van to shoots in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Light in Hicks Forstal lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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