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Film and TV set catering in Bidborough, Kent
Film set catering in Bidborough: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Bidborough
Film set catering in Bidborough, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for treat days on a long shoot and seaside and period locations.
Near Bidborough, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Bidborough
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.3 miles west) and Groombridge Place (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bidborough
Do you come out to small places like Bidborough?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Where the van can park in Bidborough
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Light in Bidborough lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. 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.
Why book our van in Bidborough
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Crew catering near Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Bidborough as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Bidborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bidborough to London (27 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Bidborough is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in TN3 and TN4, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Bidborough, we cover Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidborough includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
- 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