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Film Set Catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
Film set catering in Chiddingstone Hoath: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Chiddingstone Hoath?
Film set catering in Chiddingstone Hoath, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for crew treats on long shoot days and period dramas on location.
Near Chiddingstone Hoath, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Chiddingstone Hoath for film and TV crews
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For shoots in Chiddingstone Hoath, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chiddingstone Hoath. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 25 miles from Chiddingstone Hoath. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Cowden station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Chiddingstone Hoath is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Chiddingstone Hoath we cover include Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Chiddingstone Hoath include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Rock Public House (under half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Kent, including Chiddingstone Hoath
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Chiddingstone Hoath
Is Chiddingstone Hoath too small for a chip van?
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, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Places near Chiddingstone Hoath
Other occasions in Chiddingstone Hoath
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books film set catering in Chiddingstone Hoath?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
In Chiddingstone Hoath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Historic houses near Chiddingstone Hoath include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Chiddingstone Hoath: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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