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Film Set Catering for Riseden events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Riseden.
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Riseden events
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering in Riseden, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. For music video shoots and wrap parties, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Riseden, tracks and soft ground need checking. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Riseden
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Riseden
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Riseden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Riseden?
We do. Riseden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Riseden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Riseden for film and TV crews
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN17 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Riseden is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Riseden is roughly 36 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Riseden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Riseden chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Towns and villages near Riseden
What else we do in Riseden
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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