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Film Set Catering for Pearson's Green events
Film set catering in Pearson's Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering for Pearson's Green events
How our film set catering works in Pearson's Green
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for crew lunches at base and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Pearson's Green, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Shooting in Pearson's Green: unit bases and access
Pearson's Green is about 7 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For shoots in Pearson's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Pearson's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Pearson's Green to Canterbury (30 miles away).
Central London is about 32 miles from Pearson's Green, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pearson's Green, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Pearson's Green, we also cover Castle Hill (1 mile south-west), Mile Oak (1 mile west), Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Claygate (1 mile north-east) and Queen Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hop Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Larger groups normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Pearson's Green
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pearson's Green: your questions answered
Is Pearson's Green close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Pearson's Green?
Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Pearson's Green is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Pearson's Green?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Pearson's Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
Among the historic houses close to Pearson's Green are Scotney Castle (5 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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