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Film Set Catering in Bedgebury Cross
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Bedgebury Cross.
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Book the van in Bedgebury Cross
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Bedgebury Cross: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Bedgebury Cross
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include photo shoots and event crews, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Bedgebury Cross, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Location catering around Bedgebury Cross
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a shoot in Bedgebury Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Bedgebury Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bedgebury Cross to Canterbury (30 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bedgebury Cross, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Bedgebury Cross includes Bewl Water.
Why choose film set catering in Bedgebury Cross?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
Central London is about 37 miles from Bedgebury Cross.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Bedgebury Cross
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Bedgebury Cross
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bedgebury Cross
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
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Common questions in Bedgebury Cross
How far is Bedgebury Cross from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Bedgebury Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
- 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