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Film Set Catering for Frant events
Film set catering in Frant: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Frant events
How our film set catering works in Frant
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. We’re often asked to cater stills shoots and ad shoots, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Frant, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Frant: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Frant? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Frant
Other occasions in Frant
Common questions in Frant
Can the van park in Eridge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
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 follow the site rules.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van come to Frant?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Frant and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Frant?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Frant for film and TV crews
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN3 area, we can bring the van to you. Frant is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Frant station is about 1.2 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Frant are Wadhurst Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Frant is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Frant, we cover The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Frant include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (less than half a mile north)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
For event organisers in Frant
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose film set catering in Frant?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Frant, people book us for occasions like:
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
Frant is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Frant and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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