Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Queen Street events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Queen Street.
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Queen Street
How our film set catering works in Queen Street
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater photo shoots and shoots on location.
Near Queen Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Kent, including Queen Street
- A clear quote before booking
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Long summer days in Queen Street, with light until about 9:15pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Queen Street
Could you trade in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Queen Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Queen Street.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do you come to Queen Street?
We do. Queen Street is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Also near Queen Street
Also in Queen Street
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Queen Street, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in Queen Street
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Queen Street book the van for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
Queen Street is about 31 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Queen Street for film and TV crews
Queen Street is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. For a shoot in Queen Street, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Queen Street. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Paddock Wood station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN12 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Mile Oak (1 mile south), Pearson's Green (2 miles south), Claygate (2 miles south-east), Castle Hill (2 miles south) and Palmer's Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include John Brunt V.C. Pub (0.9 miles west)
- 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