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Film Set Catering in Cowden
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Cowden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Cowden
Film set catering for your shoot in Cowden
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include ad shoots and wrap celebrations, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Cowden, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Cowden for film and TV crews
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. From the centre of Cowden to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Cowden to Brighton (24 miles away).
Cowden is roughly 26 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cowden station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station. Cowden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Cowden
- Events in Cowden and across Kent
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Cowden: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cowden?
Cowden station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Is Cowden close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do you cover Cowden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cowden. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Light in Cowden lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Cowden
More for events in Cowden
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Who books film set catering in Cowden?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Cowden are Bassetts Manor (1.7 miles south) and Hammerwood Park (1.7 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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