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Film Set Catering for Lower Hartlip events
Film set catering in Lower Hartlip: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Lower Hartlip
How our film set catering works in Lower Hartlip
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and crew treats on long shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Rural locations near Lower Hartlip can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Places near Lower Hartlip
Other occasions in Lower Hartlip
Location catering around Lower Hartlip
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your crew. Lower Hartlip is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Hartlip to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Lower Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Lower Hartlip, we cover Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Lower Hartlip include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Occasions we serve in Lower Hartlip
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take in Lower Hartlip and Kent:
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Lower Hartlip is roughly 34 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Long summer days in Lower Hartlip, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Lower Hartlip hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Lower Hartlip: your questions answered
How far is Lower Hartlip from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
- 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