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Film and TV set catering in Upper Harbledown, 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 Upper Harbledown.
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
Planning an event in Upper Harbledown?
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Film set catering in Upper Harbledown, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Whether it is seaside and period locations and end-of-shoot parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Upper Harbledown, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
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Upper Harbledown questions
Which station is closest to Upper Harbledown?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far is Upper Harbledown from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Upper Harbledown hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Upper Harbledown and across Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Upper Harbledown chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Upper Harbledown
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Shooting in Upper Harbledown: unit bases and access
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings in Upper Harbledown come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 922 places across Kent.
Upper Harbledown is about 51 miles from central London. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in CT2, we can fry fresh for your crew. From Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Upper Harbledown, we cover Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Upper Harbledown include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
For event organisers in Upper Harbledown
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Harbledown? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
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.
- 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