Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hoo
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hoo.
- Event crews
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Hoo
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Film set catering in Hoo, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for music video shoots and fashion shoots on location.
Rural locations near Hoo can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Events we cater in Hoo
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 61 miles from Hoo, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Where the van can park in Hoo
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hoo
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in Hoo
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Hoo will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Hoo is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Within reach of Hoo are historic houses such as Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Hoo
What else we do in Hoo
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hoo and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Hoo
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or CT12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hoo
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Hoo?
Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hoo.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Hoo?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hoo is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter shoots near Hoo chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan bins and waste at base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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