Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Matfield events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Matfield? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Matfield
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Light in Matfield lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: 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
How our film set catering works in Matfield
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it is music video shoots and location filming, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Matfield, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Matfield
It works in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
Matfield is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Where the van can park in Matfield
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Matfield
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Matfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Matfield.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Matfield?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A dining area at base helps.
Planning a shoot in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Shoots in Matfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4.5 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Paddock Wood station is about 2.1 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Matfield, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Matfield include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poet at Matfield pub (within half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
For event organisers in Matfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Matfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nearby places to Matfield
Also in Matfield
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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