Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Hollingbourne events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hollingbourne and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Hollingbourne?
Where the van can park in Hollingbourne
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Film set catering in Hollingbourne, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap celebrations and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Hollingbourne, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Also near Hollingbourne
Also in Hollingbourne
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Hollingbourne hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Shooting in Hollingbourne: unit bases and access
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings in Hollingbourne come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hollingbourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Hollingbourne is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across ME17 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hollingbourne, we also cover Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Who books film set catering in Hollingbourne?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hollingbourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 36 miles from Hollingbourne.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
FAQs for Hollingbourne
How far is Hollingbourne from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In December, daylight in Hollingbourne ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hollingbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, 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