Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Capel Cross events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Capel Cross and the surrounding area.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Capel Cross events
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Capel Cross
Is Capel Cross close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Capel Cross?
Marden station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you come to Capel Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Capel Cross and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Film set catering in Capel Cross, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for location filming and event crews.
Near Capel Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Capel Cross and across Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Crew catering near Capel Cross
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For shoots in Capel Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Historic houses near Capel Cross include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Marden station is about 3.5 miles away. Capel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Capel Cross, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
Also near Capel Cross
Also in Capel Cross
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Capel Cross lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Events we cater in Capel Cross
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 34 miles from Capel Cross.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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