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Film and TV set catering in Capel, Kent
Film set catering in Capel: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Capel
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering in Capel, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew morale days and fashion shoots on location.
Near Capel, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Shooting in Capel: unit bases and access
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Capel as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Capel is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capel, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park. From Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Capel we cover include Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Capel include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dovecote Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Capel?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Capel
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Capel and across Kent
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Capel
Do you come out to small places like Capel?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Capel ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a 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 generally the easier option.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Capel
Other occasions in Capel
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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