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Film and TV set catering in Hogben's Hill, 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 Hogben's Hill.
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Book the van in Hogben's Hill
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Hogben's Hill, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. Whether it is stills shoots and crew lunches at base, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Hogben's Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Hogben's Hill is about 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Questions from Hogben's Hill
What’s the nearest station to Hogben's Hill?
Selling station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Hogben's Hill from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Who books film set catering in Hogben's Hill?
Service is quick from the hatch.
In Hogben's Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Crew catering near Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Hogben's Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hogben's Hill to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Within reach of Hogben's Hill are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (2.9 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 46 miles from Hogben's Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. Hogben's Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover shoots in Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hogben's Hill
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Nearby places to Hogben's Hill
More for events in Hogben's Hill
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 will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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