Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Sissinghurst events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Sissinghurst? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Sissinghurst
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Sissinghurst
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater music video shoots and live events and broadcasts, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Sissinghurst, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Sissinghurst. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Sissinghurst for film and TV crews
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Give us the address of your shoot in Sissinghurst, and we will plan access and set-up. Sissinghurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sissinghurst, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We serve shoots across the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Sissinghurst, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Sissinghurst has light until about 9:15pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
FAQs for Sissinghurst
What’s the nearest station to Sissinghurst?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Could you trade in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Looking after everyone
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 final numbers the day before
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to Sissinghurst
What else we do in Sissinghurst
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sissinghurst? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose film set catering in Sissinghurst?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Sissinghurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
Sissinghurst is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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