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Film Set Catering in Palmer's Green
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Palmer's Green.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Palmer's Green
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How our film set catering works in Palmer's Green
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s ad shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Palmer's Green can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Nearby places to Palmer's Green
Also in Palmer's Green
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books film set catering in Palmer's Green?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Palmer's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Shooting in Palmer's Green: unit bases and access
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Palmer's Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (4 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 32 miles from Palmer's Green, within easy reach for London-based crews. Palmer's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across TN12 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Palmer's Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Halfway House Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Palmer's Green
Is Palmer's Green close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come 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 need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Long summer days in Palmer's Green, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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