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Film Set Catering in Horden
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Horden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Horden
About our film set catering in Horden
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for location shoots and fashion shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Horden, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Horden and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Questions from Horden
Is Horden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Location catering around Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Horden, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Horden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Horden is roughly 36 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Horden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN17 and TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Hill Top and Husheath Hill, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. On a winter shoot near Horden, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Horden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently 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.
Where the van can park in Horden
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Horden
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Towns and villages near Horden
Other occasions in Horden
Why choose film set catering in Horden?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Horden book the van for events such as:
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Marden station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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