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Film Set Catering for Crockhurst Street events
Film set catering in Crockhurst Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Crockhurst Street
About our film set catering in Crockhurst Street
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for unit base lunches and seaside shoots.
Rural locations near Crockhurst Street can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Crew catering near Crockhurst Street
Crockhurst Street is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Around Crockhurst Street, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Crockhurst Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crockhurst Street to London (about 29 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre.
We take the van to shoots all over TN11 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Tudeley (1 mile north-west), Tudeley Hale (1 mile north), Capel (1 mile east), Five Oak Green (1 mile east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Crockhurst Street include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Crockhurst Street include The Schools at Somerhill (1.1 miles west) and Hillview School for Girls (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (0.6 miles east)
Places near Crockhurst Street
Other occasions in Crockhurst Street
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Crockhurst Street
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Perfect for your shoot in Crockhurst Street
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Crockhurst Street is about 29 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
Common questions in Crockhurst Street
Is Crockhurst Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Crockhurst Street?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For event organisers in Crockhurst Street
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. On a winter shoot near Crockhurst Street, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
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. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Crockhurst Street and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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