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Film and TV set catering in Hoath, Kent
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hoath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Hoath events
Film set catering for your shoot in Hoath
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include seaside and period locations and music video shoots, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Hoath can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Light in Hoath lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose film set catering in Hoath?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Hoath is roughly 55 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Hoath hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Hoath
- Hot food handed straight over
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Other occasions in Hoath
Common questions in Hoath
Do you come out to small places like Hoath?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What’s on the menu?
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 grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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’ll plan service around it.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Crew catering near Hoath
Hoath is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings in Hoath come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hoath is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station, about 2.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the CT3 postcode area. From Church Road, Marley Lane and Barn Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hoath we cover include Maypole (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile west), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north) and Hollow Street (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
- 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