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Film and TV set catering in Pipsden, Kent
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 Pipsden.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Pipsden?
Film set catering for your shoot in Pipsden
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For lunch at the unit base and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Pipsden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, Pipsden has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Pipsden? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Events we cater in Pipsden
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Pipsden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Central London is about 41 miles from Pipsden.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Pipsden for film and TV crews
Pipsden is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pipsden. Pipsden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (4.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.4 miles south-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Pipsden, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in TN18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Rye Road and Water Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Pipsden, we also cover Four Throws (1 mile south-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile west), The Moor (1 mile south-west) and Beal's Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east) and Southborough (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Schools near Pipsden include Marlborough House School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (within half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Kent, including Pipsden
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Pipsden questions
Which station is closest to Pipsden?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Pipsden
More for events in Pipsden
- 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