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Film Set Catering in Tonbridge
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Tonbridge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Tonbridge
Film set catering in Tonbridge, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and live events and broadcasts, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Tonbridge, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Events we cater in Tonbridge
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tonbridge?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Location catering around Tonbridge
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Tonbridge to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (4.1 miles north) and Penshurst Place (4.4 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 26 miles from Tonbridge.
Here we cover the TN9, TN10 and TN11 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Old London Road and London Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A26 and A227 close by, Tonbridge is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Tonbridge, we also cover Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hillview School for Girls (0.7 miles south) and Royal Rise Primary School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ivy House Public House (less than half a mile west)
For event organisers in Tonbridge
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Tonbridge is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Tonbridge: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Tonbridge?
Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Towns and villages near Tonbridge
What else we do in Tonbridge
- 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