Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Little Conghurst events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Little Conghurst.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Little Conghurst events
About our film set catering in Little Conghurst
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Whether it is crew lunches at base and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Little Conghurst, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Shooting in Little Conghurst: unit bases and access
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. In and around Little Conghurst, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Little Conghurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Little Conghurst to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Etchingham station, about 4.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Central London is about 42 miles from Little Conghurst, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Little Conghurst, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN18, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Little Conghurst we cover include Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Who books film set catering in Little Conghurst?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Historic houses near Little Conghurst include Great Dixter (3.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Little Conghurst
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Little Conghurst?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Little Conghurst: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Nearby places to Little Conghurst
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Conghurst?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Little Conghurst
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Where the van can park in Little Conghurst
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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