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Film and TV set catering in Hillborough, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Hillborough.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering for Hillborough events
Film set catering in Hillborough, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We’re often asked to cater commercials and music videos and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Hillborough, base may be a field or yard. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Events we cater in Hillborough
It is self-contained.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hillborough book the van for occasions like:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
Hillborough: your questions answered
Could you trade in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Hillborough?
Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to Hillborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hillborough is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Nearby places to Hillborough
Other occasions in Hillborough
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hillborough? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Location catering around Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Hillborough as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 55 miles from Hillborough, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the A299 nearby, Hillborough is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hillborough, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road, wherever the van can park. Hillborough sits on or near the A299, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Hillborough, we cover Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Hillborough chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
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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For event organisers in Hillborough
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hillborough? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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