Kent · England
Film Set Catering for New Pound events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in New Pound.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
Book the van in New Pound
Film set catering in New Pound, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and photo shoots.
Near New Pound, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Agree how the base is left
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Location catering around New Pound
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. From the centre of New Pound to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. New Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from New Pound to London (25 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wateringbury station is about 2.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.1 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of the ME18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Places near New Pound
What else we do in New Pound
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in New Pound
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in New Pound
What’s the nearest station to New Pound?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is New Pound too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to New Pound?
Yes, we do. We serve events in New Pound and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, New Pound has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in New Pound?
It’s self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take in New Pound and Kent:
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
Central London is about 25 miles from New Pound, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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