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Film Set Catering for High Halden events
Film set catering in High Halden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in High Halden
High Halden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like High Halden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to High Halden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you come to High Halden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and High Halden is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Where can the van park?
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.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How our film set catering works in High Halden
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside shoots and treat days on a long shoot, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near High Halden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Update numbers if they change
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in High Halden and across Kent
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Also near High Halden
What else we do in High Halden
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, High Halden has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a 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:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
High Halden for film and TV crews
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For shoots in High Halden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near High Halden include Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. High Halden is about 44 miles from central London. High Halden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
- 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