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Film and TV set catering in Coldharbour, Kent
Film set catering in Coldharbour: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Coldharbour
Planning a shoot in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Coldharbour as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Coldharbour to London (24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (2.2 miles north) and Knole House (3.6 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 24 miles from Coldharbour.
We serve shoots across the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Coldharbour, we cover Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
About our film set catering in Coldharbour
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it’s shoots on location and live events and broadcasts, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Coldharbour, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
For event organisers in Coldharbour
Venues frequently 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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What affects the price in Coldharbour
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter shoots near Coldharbour chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Coldharbour? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Places near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
Events we cater in Coldharbour
Service is quick from the hatch.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hildenborough station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Kent, including Coldharbour
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Coldharbour
Is Coldharbour too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Coldharbour from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where does the van go on location?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where the van can park in Coldharbour
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- 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