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Film Set Catering for Herne Pound events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Herne Pound and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
Book the van in Herne Pound
Herne Pound questions
How far is Herne Pound from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Herne Pound?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you come to Herne Pound?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Herne Pound and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Film set catering in Herne Pound, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We’re often asked to cater fashion shoots on location and treat days on a long shoot, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Herne Pound, 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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Herne Pound
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
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 will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose film set catering in Herne Pound?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Within reach of Herne Pound are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Location catering around Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Herne Pound or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Herne Pound to London (about 26 miles away).
Central London is about 26 miles from Herne Pound. For cast and crew travelling by train, Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Kent takes in ME18, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Herne Pound lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Herne Pound hosts choose us
- Bookings across Kent, including Herne Pound
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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