Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Brenchley
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Brenchley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
Book the van in Brenchley
About our film set catering in Brenchley
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For crew treats on long shoot days and live events and broadcasts, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Brenchley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Brenchley
Brenchley is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Brenchley as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Brenchley is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Brenchley to Canterbury (31 miles away).
Historic houses near Brenchley include Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2.2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Brenchley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over TN12. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Market Heath Close and Holly Bank or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Brenchley, we also cover Petteridge (1 mile south-west), Matfield (1 mile west), Paddock Wood (2 miles north), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.2 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Brenchley includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Brenchley include Mascalls School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Brenchley
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, daylight in Brenchley ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Brenchley
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Brenchley is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Brenchley
Also in Brenchley
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brenchley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for Brenchley
Which station is closest to Brenchley?
Paddock Wood station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
How far is Brenchley from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What affects the price in Brenchley
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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