Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Hoaden events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hoaden.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Hoaden events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hoaden
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include music video shoots and wrap celebrations, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Hoaden, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Questions from Hoaden
Is Hoaden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hoaden close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hoaden.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Nearby places to Hoaden
More for events in Hoaden
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Hoaden has light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Hoaden
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hoaden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
Historic houses near Hoaden include Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hoaden
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Planning a shoot in Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hoaden. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hoaden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Hoaden is about 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Minster station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over CT3 and the streets around it. Local streets include Overland Lane and Walmestone Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hoaden we cover include Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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