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Film and TV set catering in Barming Heath, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Barming Heath.
- Music video shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
Film set catering in Barming Heath
FAQs for Barming Heath
How far is Barming Heath from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Barming Heath?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Film set catering in Barming Heath, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it is crew lunches at base and event crews, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Near Barming Heath, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. On a winter shoot near Barming Heath, the light goes by about 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Location catering around Barming Heath
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. Across the ME16 area, we can bring the van to you. Barming Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Barming Heath is roughly 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Barming Heath, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the ME16 and ME15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Barming Heath include Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include St Simon Stock Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Barming Heath
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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