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Film and TV set catering in Shipbourne, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Shipbourne and the surrounding area.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Shipbourne?
Film set catering in Shipbourne, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For crew treats on long shoot days and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Shipbourne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Shipbourne questions
Do you come out to small places like Shipbourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Shipbourne from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cover Shipbourne?
We do. We serve events in Shipbourne and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Towns and villages near Shipbourne
Also in Shipbourne
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning a shoot in Shipbourne
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Shipbourne will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Shipbourne to London (24 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 3.3 miles away. Within reach of Shipbourne are historic houses such as Ightham Mote (1.1 miles north-west) and Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shipbourne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chaser Public House (within half a mile west)
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter shoots near Shipbourne chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
What affects the price in Shipbourne
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Shipbourne?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 24 miles from Shipbourne.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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