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Film Set Catering for Langton Green events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Langton Green.
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Langton Green
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Langton Green
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For crew treats on long shoot days and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Langton Green, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
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Location catering around Langton Green
Langton Green is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Langton Green as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Langton Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Langton Green is roughly 29 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (1.5 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Langton Green, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN3 and TN4, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Ryders, Little Footway and Hazelbank; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Rusthall (1 mile east), Bullingstone (1 mile north), Speldhurst (1 mile north), Poundsbridge (2 miles north) and Stockland Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Southborough (3 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (4.8 miles west) and The Amelia (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Langton Green includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Holmewood House School (0.5 miles south) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oak pub (0.7 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Langton Green hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Langton Green and the whole of Kent
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. At midsummer, Langton Green has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Langton Green, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Who books film set catering in Langton Green?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.1 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Langton Green
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.
What’s the nearest station to Langton Green?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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