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Film Set Catering in Kilndown
Film set catering in Kilndown: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Kilndown
Shooting in Kilndown: unit bases and access
Kilndown is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Kilndown to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Kilndown is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Kilndown are Scotney Castle (0.8 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kilndown, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN17, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Church Road, Beresford Close and Chicks Lane, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Riseden (1 mile north-east), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile east), Stonecrouch (1 mile south), Three Leg Cross (2 miles south) and Flimwell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1 mile north) and Old Scotney Castle (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
Film set catering in Kilndown, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s treat days on a long shoot and crew lunches at base, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Kilndown, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Kent, including Kilndown
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Kilndown
How far is Kilndown from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Can the van come to Kilndown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Kilndown. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light in Kilndown lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Kilndown
It’s a morale boost.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Central London is about 36 miles from Kilndown.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What affects the price in Kilndown
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Kilndown
Other occasions in Kilndown
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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