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Film and TV set catering in Leigh, Kent
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Leigh? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Leigh
Events we cater in Leigh
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Leigh book the van for occasions like:
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Leigh has its own station, Leigh (Kent) station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Film set catering for your shoot in Leigh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. For stills shoots and event crews, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Leigh can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Leigh
Is Leigh close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Leigh?
Leigh (Kent) station, in Leigh itself.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do you come to Leigh?
Yes, we do. Leigh is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What affects the price in Leigh
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Nearby places to Leigh
Other occasions in Leigh
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Leigh: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Leigh
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Crew catering near Leigh
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Leigh will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Leigh is roughly 25 miles from central London. Within reach of Leigh are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (2 miles south-west) and Chiddingstone Castle (3.3 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Leigh includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (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