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Film Set Catering in Penshurst
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Penshurst and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Book the van in Penshurst
About our film set catering in Penshurst
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Penshurst, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Penshurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Crew catering near Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we can fry fresh for your crew. Penshurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Penshurst to London (26 miles away).
Historic houses near Penshurst include Penshurst Place (within half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 26 miles from Penshurst, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in TN11 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penshurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Leicester Arms Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, Penshurst has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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FAQs for Penshurst
Is Penshurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Penshurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Penshurst. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Towns and villages near Penshurst
More for events in Penshurst
Perfect for your shoot in Penshurst
It works in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Penshurst station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Penshurst
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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