Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Eridge Green, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Eridge Green and the surrounding area.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Eridge Green
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
How our film set catering works in Eridge Green
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and outside broadcasts, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Eridge Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
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Location catering around Eridge Green
Eridge Green is about 3 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a shoot in Eridge Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (1.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Eridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Eridge Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN3, we just need to know where the van can park. From Warren Farm Lane and Forge Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Eridge Green, we cover Frant (2 miles east), The Platt (2 miles south-east), Mark Cross (3 miles south-east), Town Row (3 miles south) and Rotherfield (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Corn Exchange (2.4 miles north-east) and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Eridge Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
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 we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Eridge Green has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Name a contact in the production office
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Events we cater in Eridge Green
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
In Eridge Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Central London is about 31 miles from Eridge Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Eridge Green
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Eridge Green 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.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- 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