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Film Set Catering for Rusthall events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Rusthall and across Kent.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Rusthall
Perfect for your shoot in Rusthall
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
Within reach of Rusthall are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (2.2 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (3.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
About our film set catering in Rusthall
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and wrap celebrations, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a location shoot near Rusthall, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Rusthall
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Rusthall
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 follow the site rules.
How far is Rusthall from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where the van can park in Rusthall
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree how the base is left
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Kent, including Rusthall
See how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Rusthall
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The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Rusthall lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Shooting in Rusthall: unit bases and access
Rusthall is about 2 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings in Rusthall come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Rusthall is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Rusthall is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Tunbridge Wells station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rusthall, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN4 and TN3, we can bring the van to you. Whether your shoot is on Rusthall High Street, Hill View Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Rusthall we cover include Langton Green (1 mile west), Bullingstone (1 mile north-west), Speldhurst (1 mile north-west), Stockland Green (1 mile north) and Broadwater Down (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles east), Edenbridge (9 miles north-west) and Staplehurst (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (0.7 miles east) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (within half a mile south-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