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Film and TV set catering in Old Hawkinge, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Old Hawkinge and across Kent.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Old Hawkinge
Location catering around Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Hawkinge and the surrounding area. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Old Hawkinge is roughly 61 miles from central London. Historic houses near Old Hawkinge include Acrise Place (2.7 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT18, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Standen Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Old Hawkinge include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
About our film set catering in Old Hawkinge
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Old Hawkinge, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Where the van can park in Old Hawkinge
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Old Hawkinge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In December, daylight in Old Hawkinge ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? 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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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Old Hawkinge
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Old Hawkinge and across Kent
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Other occasions in Old Hawkinge
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Questions from Old Hawkinge
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Old Hawkinge?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Old Hawkinge?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Old Hawkinge?
We do. We serve events in Old Hawkinge and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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