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Film Set Catering for Glassenbury events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Glassenbury.
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Glassenbury
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Long summer days in Glassenbury, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Glassenbury
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater lunch at the unit base and location shoots, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Glassenbury, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Nearby places to Glassenbury
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Occasions we serve in Glassenbury
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
In Glassenbury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
Glassenbury questions
How far is Glassenbury from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where the van can park in Glassenbury
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Planning a shoot in Glassenbury
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Glassenbury and nearby villages. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Glassenbury is roughly 38 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Glassenbury, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
For event organisers in Glassenbury
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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