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Film Set Catering in Horsmonden
Film set catering in Horsmonden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in Horsmonden
About our film set catering in Horsmonden
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and wrap parties, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Horsmonden, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Horsmonden and the whole of Kent
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Horsmonden?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Places near Horsmonden
More for events in Horsmonden
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Horsmonden
Is Horsmonden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Horsmonden?
Yes, we do. Horsmonden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Horsmonden lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Horsmonden
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Crew catering near Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Around Horsmonden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Horsmonden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Central London is about 34 miles from Horsmonden, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Horsmonden, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Highwayman pub (less than half a mile 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