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Film Set Catering for Bullingstone events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Bullingstone? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Bullingstone
Film set catering for your shoot in Bullingstone
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and period dramas on location.
For a shoot in a place like Bullingstone, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
For event organisers in Bullingstone
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
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Occasions we serve in Bullingstone
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Bullingstone, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Bullingstone is about 28 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. At midsummer, Bullingstone has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
FAQs for Bullingstone
How far is Bullingstone from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bullingstone?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Bullingstone and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Crew catering near Bullingstone
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a shoot in Bullingstone, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bullingstone. Bullingstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bullingstone to Brighton (26 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Tunbridge Wells station is about 2.5 miles away. Within reach of Bullingstone are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in TN3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Bullingstone, we cover Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Bullingstone include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Bullingstone include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (under half a mile north-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