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Film and TV set catering in Groombridge, Kent
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Groombridge.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Groombridge
Film set catering in Groombridge, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For lunch at the unit base and wrap celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Groombridge, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Groombridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Winter shoots near Groombridge chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Groombridge?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Groombridge hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Groombridge and across Kent
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Groombridge
What’s the nearest station to Groombridge?
Eridge station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Groombridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Groombridge.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Name a contact in the production office
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Groombridge
Other occasions in Groombridge
Shooting in Groombridge: unit bases and access
Groombridge is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN3, we can fry fresh for your crew. Groombridge is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Eridge station is about 1.8 miles away. Central London is about 29 miles from Groombridge. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Groombridge, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Station Road, Meadow Road and Orchard Rise; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Groombridge, we also cover Birchden (1 mile south-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.5 miles east) and The Corn Exchange (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Groombridge includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Groombridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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