Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Petteridge, Kent
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Petteridge? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
Book the van in Petteridge
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
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 we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Petteridge, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include fashion shoots on location and seaside and period locations, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Petteridge can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Questions from Petteridge
Is Petteridge close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Petteridge?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Petteridge.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Why choose film set catering in Petteridge?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Petteridge and Kent:
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
Historic houses near Petteridge include Scotney Castle (3.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
Where the van can park in Petteridge
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van if needed
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Kent, including Petteridge
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Petteridge
What else we do in Petteridge
Shooting in Petteridge: unit bases and access
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For a shoot in Petteridge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Petteridge. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Petteridge to Brighton (31 miles away).
Petteridge is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Petteridge, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. From Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Petteridge, we cover Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Petteridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Hop Bine pub (within half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Petteridge lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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- 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