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Film and TV set catering in Stalisfield, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Stalisfield.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Stalisfield
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Film set catering in Stalisfield, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Stalisfield can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
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.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Light in Stalisfield lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Stalisfield: unit bases and access
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. We cover Stalisfield as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Stalisfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.5 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stalisfield, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in ME13, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.5 miles west)
Stalisfield questions
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Stalisfield close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stalisfield.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stalisfield?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- 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.
On the menu in Stalisfield
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Also near Stalisfield
More for events in Stalisfield
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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