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Film Set Catering in Teasley Mead
Film set catering in Teasley Mead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Teasley Mead
Questions from Teasley Mead
Do you come out to small places like Teasley Mead?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go 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.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
About our film set catering in Teasley Mead
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and outside broadcasts, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Teasley Mead, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For event organisers in Teasley Mead
Organising a club, school or community event in Teasley Mead? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Events we cater in Teasley Mead
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.4 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Location catering around Teasley Mead
Teasley Mead is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Teasley Mead or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Teasley Mead is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Teasley Mead is about 27 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 0.6 miles south-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Teasley Mead, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Teasley Mead, Willetts Lane and Carriers Place, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Teasley Mead, we also cover Ashurst (1 mile south-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile east), Fordcombe (1 mile east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sussex Oak Inn (0.9 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Teasley Mead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Teasley Mead?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Teasley Mead and across Kent
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. On a winter shoot near Teasley Mead, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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