Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Brandfold, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Brandfold? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Brandfold
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Film set catering in Brandfold, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re often asked to cater seaside shoots and unit base lunches, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Brandfold, check tracks and ground for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Towns and villages near Brandfold
More for events in Brandfold
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Brandfold
It works in any weather.
In Brandfold and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Marden station, about 3.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Shooting in Brandfold: unit bases and access
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN17 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Brandfold is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Brandfold is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Brandfold are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-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 Brandfold, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across TN17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Brandfold we cover include Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near Brandfold, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Brandfold: your questions answered
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Brandfold too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to Brandfold?
We do. We serve events in Brandfold and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
- 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