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Film and TV set catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Film set catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
A chip van near Royal Tunbridge Wells
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater wrap parties and shoots on location, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a town like Royal Tunbridge Wells, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Larger groups typically cost less per head, 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 get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Royal Tunbridge Wells. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area and the streets around it. From Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Royal Tunbridge Wells include the A26 and A263, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Royal Tunbridge Wells, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Royal Tunbridge Wells is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Place (less than half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Royal Tunbridge Wells includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Royal Tunbridge Wells include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Crystal Palace pub (under half a mile south-east)
Royal Tunbridge Wells: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Royal Tunbridge Wells close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Yes, we do. Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Royal Tunbridge Wells: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books film set catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Royal Tunbridge Wells, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Event crews
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Royal Tunbridge Wells include Groombridge Place (3.6 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For event organisers in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Royal Tunbridge Wells? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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