Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Stanford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Stanford and the surrounding area.
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Stanford
About our film set catering in Stanford
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and event crews, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Stanford, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Events we cater in Stanford
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Stanford, people book us for events such as:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Stanford has its own station, Westenhanger station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Crew catering near Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. People in Stanford book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Stanford is roughly 56 miles from central London. Historic houses near Stanford include Westenhanger Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Stanford is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Stanford, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Stone Street and Kennett Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Stanford questions
Could you trade in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve near the sea around Stanford?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do you cover Stanford?
We do. Stanford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter shoots near Stanford chase the light, which goes at about 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Also in Stanford
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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