Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Barnes Street
Film set catering in Barnes Street: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Location filming
Film set catering for Barnes Street events
Crew catering near Barnes Street
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Across the TN11 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Barnes Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Beltring station, about 2.2 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Barnes Street, we cover Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Barnes Street includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Film set catering in Barnes Street, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is end-of-shoot parties and lunch at the unit base, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Barnes Street can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Also near Barnes Street
Other occasions in Barnes Street
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter shoots near Barnes Street chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Questions from Barnes Street
How far is Barnes Street from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Barnes Street?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Barnes Street.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barnes Street?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cover Barnes Street and the whole of Kent
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Events we cater in Barnes Street
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take in Barnes Street and Kent:
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Barnes Street is roughly 28 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Barnes Street, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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