Kent · England
Film and TV set catering in Walter's Green, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Walter's Green and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Walter's Green
Where the van can park in Walter's Green
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering for your shoot in Walter's Green
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for shoots on location and ad shoots.
Near Walter's Green, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter shoots near Walter's Green chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Walter's Green
Walter's Green is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Shoots in Walter's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Walter's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Walter's Green to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst Kent station is about 1.3 miles away. Within reach of Walter's Green are historic houses such as Penshurst Place (2.1 miles north-east) and Groombridge Place (2.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Walter's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN11 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Fordcombe (1 mile south-east), Teasley Mead (1 mile south-west), Ashurst (1 mile south), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east) and Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (2.8 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (4.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Bottle House Inn (0.8 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Walter's Green: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Walter's Green from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
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.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Walter's Green hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Walter's Green
Other occasions in Walter's Green
- 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