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Film Set Catering for Lower Haysden events
Film set catering in Lower Haysden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Lower Haysden?
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Haysden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Film set catering for your shoot in Lower Haysden
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and location shoots.
Near Lower Haysden, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Where the van can park in Lower Haysden
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Lower Haysden
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
Within reach of Lower Haysden are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (2.8 miles west) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover Lower Haysden and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and the cost guide.
Lower Haysden questions
How far is Lower Haysden from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
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 for a clear quote.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Lower Haysden, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Lower Haysden, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Location catering around Lower Haysden
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Lower Haysden, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Tonbridge station is about 1.1 miles away. Lower Haysden is roughly 26 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Lower Haysden includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
Places near Lower Haysden
More for events in Lower Haysden
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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