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Film Set Catering in Parker's Green
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Parker's Green and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Parker's Green events
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Light in Parker's Green lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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How our film set catering works in Parker's Green
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are often asked to cater stills shoots and shoots on location, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Parker's Green can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
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Where the van can park in Parker's Green
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Crew catering near Parker's Green
Parker's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings in Parker's Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Parker's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Parker's Green are Old Soar Manor (3.4 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.6 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 26 miles from Parker's Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Hadlow Road East, Three Elm Lane and Cuckoo Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Parker's Green, we cover Pittswood (1 mile north), Hadlow (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile east), Barnes Street (2 miles east) and Goose Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north), Northfleet (15 miles north) and Swanley (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east) and Hadlow Rural Community School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Three Squirrels pub (0.8 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Parker's Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose film set catering in Parker's Green?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Parker's Green, people book us for events such as:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
FAQs for Parker's Green
Which station is closest to Parker's Green?
The closest is Tonbridge station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Parker's Green close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Can the van come to Parker's Green?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Parker's Green and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Parker's Green?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Parker's Green hosts choose us
- We cover Parker's Green and the whole of Kent
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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