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Film Set Catering for Pembury 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 Pembury.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Pembury?
For event organisers in Pembury
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pembury? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Film set catering in Pembury, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and live events and broadcasts, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Pembury, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Occasions we serve in Pembury
It lifts the crew.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Pembury book the van for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
Why choose a fish and chip van in Pembury?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Pembury
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Common questions in Pembury
Could you trade in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Pembury close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Shooting in Pembury: unit bases and access
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Shoots in Pembury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Pembury is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Pembury to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
Pembury is about 31 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembury, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV pub (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Long summer days in Pembury, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use 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