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Film Set Catering in Sandhurst Cross
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Sandhurst Cross and Kent, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Sandhurst Cross
Film set catering for your shoot in Sandhurst Cross
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We are often asked to cater wrap parties and stills shoots, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Sandhurst Cross, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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 bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Sandhurst Cross
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Sandhurst Cross: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sandhurst Cross? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning a shoot in Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. In and around Sandhurst Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Sandhurst Cross are Great Dixter (2.5 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Robertsbridge station is about 4.3 miles away. Sandhurst Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN18, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Sandhurst Cross include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Old Tavern (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sandhurst Cross? 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.
Common questions in Sandhurst Cross
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Sandhurst Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you come to Sandhurst Cross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Sandhurst Cross and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Also near Sandhurst Cross
What else we do in Sandhurst Cross
Occasions we serve in Sandhurst Cross
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Sandhurst Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Event crews
Sandhurst Cross is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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